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Sanibel/Captiva
has its shelling and out-island charm.
Ft. Myers
has its history.
North Ft. Myers has its diversity, but
Ft. Myers
Beach is where
the action is. This is where you'll find a more
typical beach lifestyle of sun tanning, tee shirt stores, great
restaurants, and browsing in wonderful shops.
Of the 100 barrier islands that make up Florida's Lee County,
Sanibel and its neighbor Captiva are best known. Connected
to the mainland by a dazzling three-mile-long scenic drive
across a causeway from the mainland,
Sanibel is known
world-wide for its shelling and the associated posture referred
to as the "Sanibel Stoop". More than 200 varieties of shells litter
the beaches particularly after an especially high or low tide. The
annual Sanibel Shell Fair is attended by thousands of visitors
from throughout the world. For most visitors, however, shelling
is a delightful excuse to enjoy hours of sun-worshipping along
some of the most beautiful shoreline in North America and to
absorb the unspoiled island atmosphere the natives so effortlessly
maintain.
Sanibel's main street is Periwinkle Way, a picturesque, lush
thoroughfare framed by a canopy of Australian pines and tall,
graceful palms. Interesting shops, galleries, and restaurants dot
the road from the Sanibel
Lighthouse to Tarpon Bay Road,
making frequent stops a must. Located toward Sanibel's
northwestern tip, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife
Refuge
is home to exotic species of birds and plants.
Naturalists and sightseers get opportunities to witness a
variety of wildlife as well, including the ubiquitous alligator,
in their natural settings. You can drive, bike, or hike
through this sanctuary, or take a narrated tour by tram or canoe.
In all, the refuge occupies 5,000 acres, almost one-third of the island.
More natural beauty can be found across Pine Island Sound in
Pineland.
Seminole Theater
Dinner Train:
www.semgulf.com
Banana
Bay Motel - Charlotte Harbor, FL.
Telephone: (941) 743-4441
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