Tara’s guidebook
Food scene
Easy 1.5 mile walk to this local restaurant. Great outdoor seating on the wrap around porch or on the patio.
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Cristof's on McGregor
10231 McGregor BlvdEasy 1.5 mile walk to this local restaurant. Great outdoor seating on the wrap around porch or on the patio.
This is the best Philadelphia cheesesteak you will find outside of Philadelphia. Easy 2 mile walk in the Summerlin Crossings Publix Plaza.
Philly Junction
4600 Summerlin RdThis is the best Philadelphia cheesesteak you will find outside of Philadelphia. Easy 2 mile walk in the Summerlin Crossings Publix Plaza.
Easy 2 mile walk to the Royal Palm Shopping Plaza. Menu includes Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese food. All delicious! Outdoor seating available.
Lan Xang Restaurant
1400 Colonial BoulevardEasy 2 mile walk to the Royal Palm Shopping Plaza. Menu includes Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese food. All delicious! Outdoor seating available.
2.1 mile walk to this local favorite. Great outdoor seating under a huge shade tree. Great breakfast and lunch.
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McGregor Cafe
4305 McGregor Blvd2.1 mile walk to this local favorite. Great outdoor seating under a huge shade tree. Great breakfast and lunch.
2 mile walk to the Royal Palm Square. Great farm to table breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor seating available.
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Living Vine Organic Cafe
1400 Colonial Blvd2 mile walk to the Royal Palm Square. Great farm to table breakfast and lunch spot. Outdoor seating available.
Southern regional cuisine in a historic home. Enjoy the piano bar or sit in the garden courtyard under the twinkle lights. Top notch service with tuxedoed waiters and white table cloths.
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The Veranda
2122 Second StSouthern regional cuisine in a historic home. Enjoy the piano bar or sit in the garden courtyard under the twinkle lights. Top notch service with tuxedoed waiters and white table cloths.
New downtown restaurant and bar. Waterfront with great views.
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Oxbow Bar & Grill
1300 Hendry StNew downtown restaurant and bar. Waterfront with great views.
Although this is a chain restaurant, they serve up a fantastic breakfast and lunch.
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First Watch
2059 Altamont AveAlthough this is a chain restaurant, they serve up a fantastic breakfast and lunch.
This is the best homemade ice cream in town. There is an endless list of flavors
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Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream
16475 San Carlos BlvdThis is the best homemade ice cream in town. There is an endless list of flavors
Charming tearoom set in a converted bungalow offering lunch fare & sweets, such as scones & cookies. They offer endless pots of tea with 35+ flavors to try. All the soups, salads, dressings and baked goods are made in house. They accept reservations at 11:00, 11:15 or 11:30 in the morning and 1:00, 1:15 and 1:30 in the afternoon. Seatings are 1 hour and 45 minutes maximum. They also have a beautiful gift shop with bone china and loose tea for sale."
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Wisteria Tea Room & Café
2512 Second StCharming tearoom set in a converted bungalow offering lunch fare & sweets, such as scones & cookies. They offer endless pots of tea with 35+ flavors to try. All the soups, salads, dressings and baked goods are made in house. They accept reservations at 11:00, 11:15 or 11:30 in the morning and 1:00, 1:15 and 1:30 in the afternoon. Seatings are 1 hour and 45 minutes maximum. They also have a beautiful gift shop with bone china and loose tea for sale."
This great breakfast spot is housed in a renovated old Florida home on Fowler Street adjacent to the Butterfly Estates and a few other charming independent stores. Bullig offers an interesting menu in a warm and relaxing environment. One can eat inside the establishment or lounge around on the front porch or small deck that interconnects with a neighboring garden store.
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bullig coffee & bites
1815/1 Fowler StThis great breakfast spot is housed in a renovated old Florida home on Fowler Street adjacent to the Butterfly Estates and a few other charming independent stores. Bullig offers an interesting menu in a warm and relaxing environment. One can eat inside the establishment or lounge around on the front porch or small deck that interconnects with a neighboring garden store.
Bar scene
Located downtown, this 4 story bar and grill has great drinks, music and dancing on the rooftop. Great water and city views.
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The Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
2224 Bay StLocated downtown, this 4 story bar and grill has great drinks, music and dancing on the rooftop. Great water and city views.
This bar is located downtown in the Luminary Hotel. Enjoy the hip atmosphere on this 12th story rooftop bar.
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Beacon Social Drinkery
2200 Edwards DriveThis bar is located downtown in the Luminary Hotel. Enjoy the hip atmosphere on this 12th story rooftop bar.
Small local brewery with great beers on tap, outdoor patio, and super friendly bartenders. Check out their website to see what local food trucks are visiting Coastal Dayz.
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Brasserie Coastal Dayz
2161 McGregor BlvdSmall local brewery with great beers on tap, outdoor patio, and super friendly bartenders. Check out their website to see what local food trucks are visiting Coastal Dayz.
City/town information
This island is loaded with great beaches, fishing, restaurants and nature.
Beaches:
1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities.
2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot.
3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing.
4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available.
Nature:
1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center.
2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake.
Restaurants:
1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks.
2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop
3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions
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Sanibel
This island is loaded with great beaches, fishing, restaurants and nature.
Beaches:
1. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park- a vibrant beach with fishing pier and historic lighthouse. Bathroom facilities.
2. Bowman's Beach- a more secluded beach with a 5 minute walk over a bridge and sand dunes to the perfect sunny spot.
3. Blind Pass Beach- located along the channel between Sanibel and Captiva. Strong currents- no swimming allowed. Good for shelling, sunbathing and fishing.
4. Tarpon Bay Beach- showers and bathrooms available.
Nature:
1. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge- great for fishing, bird watching, alligator spotting, tram tour, and visitors center.
2. Captiva Cruises- enjoy a sunset or shelling trip aboard this boat. Watch for dolphins playing in the wake.
Restaurants:
1. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille- Caribbean style food and drinks.
2. Traders- fantastic seafood and gift shop
3. The Island Cow- casual American cuisine with large portions
Sightseeing
Thomas Edison first came to Fort Myers in 1885 and returned a year later with his new bride. He turned 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee River into his winter home. Henry Ford purchased the home next door to Edison in 1916. Enjoy an afternoon touring both homes, Edison's lab, and the beautiful grounds. Located just 5 miles down the road.
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdThomas Edison first came to Fort Myers in 1885 and returned a year later with his new bride. He turned 13 acres along the Caloosahatchee River into his winter home. Henry Ford purchased the home next door to Edison in 1916. Enjoy an afternoon touring both homes, Edison's lab, and the beautiful grounds. Located just 5 miles down the road.
Performing Arts
Check out the 2022 line up for top notch music, comedians, and theater productions.
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Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW PkwyCheck out the 2022 line up for top notch music, comedians, and theater productions.
7,000 seat multipurpose arena located 20 miles away in Estero, Florida. The arena is home to the Florida Everblades, a midlevel professional ice hockey league. Check out the website for all the upcoming games, concerts, and events.
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Hertz Arena
11000 Everblades Parkway7,000 seat multipurpose arena located 20 miles away in Estero, Florida. The arena is home to the Florida Everblades, a midlevel professional ice hockey league. Check out the website for all the upcoming games, concerts, and events.
Located in downtown Fort Myers, this Arts and Culture Venue is a must visit. Be sure to check out their website for the upcoming music performances, art exhibitions, and more. There is also Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden and bar. Open on Friday nights from 7pm-midnight.
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Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First StLocated in downtown Fort Myers, this Arts and Culture Venue is a must visit. Be sure to check out their website for the upcoming music performances, art exhibitions, and more. There is also Sidney's Rooftop Sculpture Garden and bar. Open on Friday nights from 7pm-midnight.
Great baseball facility. Home to Minnesota Twins Spring Training and Fort Myers Muscles baseball team.
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Hammond Stadium
14100 6 Mile Cypress PkwyGreat baseball facility. Home to Minnesota Twins Spring Training and Fort Myers Muscles baseball team.
Baseball complex. Home to the Boston Red Sox Spring Training.
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Fenway South Park
11500 Fenway South DriveBaseball complex. Home to the Boston Red Sox Spring Training.
Local art facility offers the outdoor Saturday Green Market and Yoga in the park. Gift shop and art gallery. Check out the website for their numerous live performances and special events.
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Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor BlvdLocal art facility offers the outdoor Saturday Green Market and Yoga in the park. Gift shop and art gallery. Check out the website for their numerous live performances and special events.
Nature
A Slough is a long, narrow wetland with slowly flowing freshwater. The entire Preserve is over 3,500 acres of intermingled wetland and upland ecosystems.
This preserve has an elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with restrooms near entrance, Amphitheater, and 5 observation decks.
Animals adapted to life in wetlands, like alligators, turtles, otters, and wading birds, live at the Slough year-round.
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Réserve des marais de Six Mile Cypress
7751 Penzance BlvdA Slough is a long, narrow wetland with slowly flowing freshwater. The entire Preserve is over 3,500 acres of intermingled wetland and upland ecosystems.
This preserve has an elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with restrooms near entrance, Amphitheater, and 5 observation decks.
Animals adapted to life in wetlands, like alligators, turtles, otters, and wading birds, live at the Slough year-round.
This 279-acre facility features 158-acres of freshwater quarry lake. The lake, with depths ranging from a few inches to 20 feet, boasts good fishing for bass, bream and other fresh and saltwater species. The lake also supports an array of wildlife, including the American Alligator. A variety of birds including Ibis, Egrets, Herons, Cormorants and Anhingas will offer good bird watching and photographic opportunities.
The park contains approximately 2.5 miles of paved or natural paths for walking, jogging, biking, and most other non-motorized activities.
Wheel Fun Rentals 239-332-2453 bike and boat rentals.
Weekly Farmers market open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Oct. 7 and continuing through April 2022.
The Farmers Market features fresh local produce, seafood, cheese, meat, flowers and more.
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Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus DrThis 279-acre facility features 158-acres of freshwater quarry lake. The lake, with depths ranging from a few inches to 20 feet, boasts good fishing for bass, bream and other fresh and saltwater species. The lake also supports an array of wildlife, including the American Alligator. A variety of birds including Ibis, Egrets, Herons, Cormorants and Anhingas will offer good bird watching and photographic opportunities.
The park contains approximately 2.5 miles of paved or natural paths for walking, jogging, biking, and most other non-motorized activities.
Wheel Fun Rentals 239-332-2453 bike and boat rentals.
Weekly Farmers market open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Oct. 7 and continuing through April 2022.
The Farmers Market features fresh local produce, seafood, cheese, meat, flowers and more.
Manatee Park is a non-captive warm water refuge for the Florida Manatee. Optimum viewing months are late December, January, and February when the gulf temperature is below 68F. Manatees are generally not present during the warm summer months. Be sure to check the gulf temperature. The manatees may not migrate to the park if the gulf is still warm.
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Parc Manatee
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardManatee Park is a non-captive warm water refuge for the Florida Manatee. Optimum viewing months are late December, January, and February when the gulf temperature is below 68F. Manatees are generally not present during the warm summer months. Be sure to check the gulf temperature. The manatees may not migrate to the park if the gulf is still warm.
Fishing Guides
Captain Spencer Hobby is a 2nd generation professional guide in the Fort Myers, Pine Island, Sanibel, Matlacha and Punta Rassa area.
Captain Spencer Hobby uses a Maverick Mirage HPX. The design of this boat is for avid anglers and fishing charters. It is the perfect boat from a live bait three-person charter to a single man charter sight casting and throwing a fly rod. With dimensions of an 18′ 4″ LOA and a 6′ 8″ beam, this boat is extremely stable.
Please contact Captain Spencer Hobby today at 239-728-8482
Capt. Spencer Hobby’s Fishing Charters
16881 Davis RoadCaptain Spencer Hobby is a 2nd generation professional guide in the Fort Myers, Pine Island, Sanibel, Matlacha and Punta Rassa area.
Captain Spencer Hobby uses a Maverick Mirage HPX. The design of this boat is for avid anglers and fishing charters. It is the perfect boat from a live bait three-person charter to a single man charter sight casting and throwing a fly rod. With dimensions of an 18′ 4″ LOA and a 6′ 8″ beam, this boat is extremely stable.
Please contact Captain Spencer Hobby today at 239-728-8482
Indigenous Fishing Carters with Capt. Tyler Carner.
Captain Tyler is a third generation native Southwest Floridian who has been fishing the local waters for 20+ years. Let his experience and local knowledge guide you to a great day on the water!
His charter boat is a custom 24’ Southern Cross bay boat powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. On board you will find the latest electronics, including Simrad GPS and fishfinder, a Minn Kota trolling motor, and a 10’ Power Pole anchor system.
You will be using the highest quality fishing equipment, with reels from Shimano spooled with Power Pro braided lines matched with Star Stellar Lite rods. Capt. Tyler only uses high-end rods and reels to give you the best chance of staying hooked up to that fish of a lifetime.
email: fishindigenous@gmail.com
phone: 239-410-6772
Fishing Charters Ft Myers Florida
15001 Punta Rassa RoadIndigenous Fishing Carters with Capt. Tyler Carner.
Captain Tyler is a third generation native Southwest Floridian who has been fishing the local waters for 20+ years. Let his experience and local knowledge guide you to a great day on the water!
His charter boat is a custom 24’ Southern Cross bay boat powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. On board you will find the latest electronics, including Simrad GPS and fishfinder, a Minn Kota trolling motor, and a 10’ Power Pole anchor system.
You will be using the highest quality fishing equipment, with reels from Shimano spooled with Power Pro braided lines matched with Star Stellar Lite rods. Capt. Tyler only uses high-end rods and reels to give you the best chance of staying hooked up to that fish of a lifetime.
email: fishindigenous@gmail.com
phone: 239-410-6772