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A DAY IN...

BRADENTON, FORT MYERS/SANIBEL NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND SARASOTA
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Begin your day even before Take an early morning walk Start your day with a freshly
LONGBOAT KEY sunrise to find the best sea along Marco Island’s crescent- brewed cup of coffee and pastries
Wake up in your charming shells along the beach at the shaped white sand beach. in downtown Sarasota before
beachfront cottage and head to 1884 Sanibel Lighthouse. Then Search for shells and birdwatch heading to Bayfront Island Park
Ginny’s and Jane E’s to indulge in find out why the USA Today at Tigertail Beach on the island’s for a stroll alongside Sarasota Bay.
their famous crème brûlée newspaper ranked the J.N. “Ding” north end, a top spot on the Hop over to St. Armands Circle
French toast. Visit Pine Avenue, Darling National Wildlife Refuge Great Florida Birding & Wildlife for retail therapy and lunch at
the heart of Anna Maria Island, on Sanibel Island tops for Trail. Book a sightseeing cruise al fresco dining spots. Then grab
and paint a sand dollar keepsake birdwatching. After a coconut on board Pure Florida’s Double a paddle and kayak the mangrove
at the Shiny Fish Emporium. shrimp spinach salad lunch at Sunshine departing from Tin City tunnels on Lido Beach. Reserve
Rent a bicycle from Beach Bums The Island Cow, be amazed at one on the Old Naples Waterfront. your evening for a sunset on
and tour the island. Visit Coquina of the U.S.’s most-visited histor- Enjoy a grouper sandwich and Siesta Beach, where the luxurious
Beach, voted best “island sand” in ical homes, the Thomas Edison slice of key lime pie at Pinchers quartz-white sand is unmatched.
the U.S. by Condé Nast. Enjoy a & Henry Ford Winter Estates in Crab Shack next to the docks Top off your day with cocktails
picture-perfect sunset and watch Fort Myers. Cap off your day with at Tin City. Explore the Smith and dinner at any of the
dolphins at play while dining at dinner at the exclusive Veranda Children’s Garden and the Naples delightful restaurants in Siesta
the Sandbar Restaurant. restaurant or at Pinchers. Botanical Garden. Key Village.

SOUTHWEST
FLORIDA

YOUR

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
EXPERTS

The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel: fortmyers-sanibel.com
Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau:
bradentongulfislands.com
Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce: bocagrandechamber.com
City of Palmetto: palmettofl.org
DeSoto County Florida Tourism Development Council:
visitdesoto.com
Discover Hendry County: DiscoverHendryCounty.com
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau:
paradisecoast.com
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau:
pureflorida.com
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce: siestakeychamber.com
Visit Sarasota County: visitsarasota.com

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