One of the reasons I love Florida is that there is always something to do no matter the time of the year! I grew up in Washington state, so it is a stark contrast between not being able to go outside most days (unless you wanted to be soaked in rain)...
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Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
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Outdoor Activities
The best parks for your kiddos. Family focused, clean bathrooms, and SHADE
The Parks of Babcock Ranch
Full of wonderful people and with such a historic feel!
Oak Street Market - Historic Downtown Arcadia - Visit DeSoto
Seriously so much fun, and you will see LOTS of gators! There's airboat tours, horseback rides, and a swamp buggy!
Peace River Charters | Airboat Rides and Tours | Peacer River ...
Seriously so beautiful and in Sarasota there is so much to do!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
So much wildlife to see, and when it's wet you can go mudding!
Babcock Ranch Preserve
My favorite beach! There so much space, beach ball courts, and there's always a lifeguard on duty!
Siesta Key | Visit Sarasota County
This park has so much to do but my favorite part is the dog park! It's a safe place to take your doggos to play!
Buckingham Community Park
Restaurants
The best Mexican food you will ever taste. They pour their heart into the food!
Takote Mexican Restaurant
The vibe is outstanding and the pizza is even better!
Mellow Mushroom Fort Myers
The steak is cooked to perfection and the ROLLS! If you know you know
Texas Roadhouse
I LOVE Ramen and this is the best place I have tried in southwest Florida!
Token Ramen
So much fun! Lots of games and my favorite part is the food trucks! So many food options!
BackYard Social – BackYard social
They will literally make your pasta in a cheese roll in front of you. If that's not authentic I don't know what is!
Divieto Ristorante - Estero
The best Dominican restaurant hands down. The owner cooks to perfection and everyone is so nice! My mouth waters every time I go
El Rincon Del Mofongo
Other Food & Drinks
Best place to go for lunch/ breakfast! So good they catered my sons birthday party
Rosé Café
So many options to choose from!
La Michoacana Paleteria - Visit DeSoto
The people here are so kind and it fits in so well in historic Arcadia
Profile for Something Sweet Arcadia - Facebook
Hands down the best brewery in southwest Florida. Customer service is top tier, the drink selection is so tasty, and there is a gated seating area for you to let your kids play. And there's food trucks!
Three Trees Brewing
The best place to get fresh meat/ fruits/ vegetables!
K&J Homegrown Produce and Farmers Market - Facebook
Arts & Entertainment
This zoo is so well taken care of and my son had a blast! We fed the giraffe and took a boat tour!
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
I love that this water park has a designated spot for the little ones!
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
LOVE Universal, and they're opening a brand new park at universal in May! I cannot wait! 10/10 recommend the VelociCoaster!
Universal Studios Florida
During season this bar has a stage set up where there's live music!
TT's Tiki Bar
The races here are so fun! People will camp out for these events!
Sebring International Raceway
Local Favorites
They do such a good job here and always take walk ins!
