Artifacts and memorabilia from Pine Island ’ s history , including the Calusa Indians and the fishing industry , provide insight into the culture and evolution of the island and its community .
Randell Research Center , 283-2157 13810 Waterfront Drive , Pine Island www . flmnh . ufl . edu / rrc
Learn about the environment and the mighty Calusa culture at this Pine Island site , where the region ’ s first natives thrived for centuries . The Calusa Heritage Trail with interpretive signage takes visitors around the outdoor archaeological site , which also has a book and gift shop . The facility is a research program of the Florida Museum of Natural History . Selfguided tours are available from dawn to dusk . Guided tours are offered at 10 a . m . and 1 p . m . on Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays from January through April .
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center , 333-1933 2301 First St ., Fort Myers SBDAC . com
The renovated historic Federal Building now serves as a cultural center in Fort Myers , hosting art exhibitions , theater and music performances , social events and more . Stop by in the evening to see the intriguing lighted sculpture outside .
Southwest Florida Museum of History , 321-7430 2031 Jackson St ., Fort Myers SWFLMuseumofHistory . com
Housed in a restored railroad depot in downtown Fort Myers , the museum traces Southwest Florida history from the time giant sloths roamed the peninsula . Visitors can explore a 1929 private Pullman car and a replica of a Cracker house , and enjoy traveling exhibits , downtown walking tours and special events .
Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library , 541-8704 4820 Leonard St ., Cape Coral SWFMM . org
This Cape Coral museum is dedicated to honoring America ’ s military , preserving and displaying military artifacts and memorabilia to educating visitors about the nation ’ s military heritage , spanning from the Revolutionary War through the
Afghanistan conflict . It is a community hotspot for all veterans , serving fresh coffee and donuts at 9 a . m . each day .
Southwest Florida Symphony , 418-1500 8290 College Parkway , Ste . 103 , Fort Myers SWFLSO . org
This professional symphony orchestra and youth chorus perform classical and pops concerts at the Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall and other venues in and around Cape Coral .
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox Spring Training , 334-4700 ; ( 617 ) 482-4SOX JetBlue Park , 11500 Fenway South Drive , Fort Myers RedSox . com ; LeeGov . com
The Red Sox play Major League Baseball matches at the new Fenway South ballpark in south Fort Myers each spring .
Bowland Cape Coral , 772-1661 42 Mid Cape Terrace , Cape Coral BowlandCenters . com
Boasting 33 lanes and automatic scoring , Bowland Cape Coral draws bowlers of all skill levels and hosts leagues , open bowling and special events . On Friday and Saturday nights , the lights are turned down and the music and lasers turned up for Extreme Glow Bowl .
Cape Coral Rowing Club Cape Harbour CapeCoralRowing . com
The Adult Masters program is open to rowers 18 and older . Programs are available for all levels , from beginning rowers to competitive teams . Learn-to-row programs for adults , a Scholastic Program for students and sculling workshops are offered .
Coral Oaks Golf Course , 573-3100 1800 N . W . 28 th Ave . CoralOaksGolf . com
This 18-hole , Arthur Hills-designed municipal course , now in its 25 th year , is open to the public , in addition to it pro shop and Knickers Pub . Annual passes , memberships and facility rentals are available . Daily greens fees vary depending on season and time of day . Discounts are available to Cape Coral residents . Call or go to the website to schedule your tee time .
Florida Everblades , 948-7825 Germain Arena , 11000 Everblades Parkway , Estero FloridaEverblades . com
Southwest Florida ’ s own hockey team heats up the ice from October through April .
Florida Tarpons , 674-3100 Germain Arena , 11000 Everblades Parkway , Estero
Southwest Florida ’ s professional indoor football team , a member of the Ultimate Indoor Football League , brings football action in the spring to Germain Arena .
Germain Arena , 948-7825 11000 Everblades Parkway , Estero GermainArena . com
Home to the Florida Everblades hockey team and Florida Tarpons indoor football team , this arena houses an ice rink pro , league and recreational skaters . A restaurant and bars are open to the public .
HeadPinz Entertainment Center , 574-3611 1899 Del Prado Blvd ., Cape Coral HeadPinz . com
This 50,000-square-foot entertainment center has 28 bowling lanes , the all-day Nemo ’ s Sports Bar serving breakfast , lunch and dinner , and a game zone with more than 40 premier arcade games .
Minnesota Twins Spring Training , ( 800 ) 338-9467 Lee County Sports Complex 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway , Fort Myers Minnesota . Twins . MLB . com
The Minnesota Twins bring Major League Baseball to Southwest Florida each year for spring training camp .
Miracle Baseball , 768-4210 Lee County Sports Complex 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway , Fort Myers FortMyers . Miracle . MILB . com
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