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Things to do in southwest Florida
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Kimberly (Kym) Dawson
Fun adventures and fabulous dining and shopping experiences. A list for every age and interest.
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Come join the fun. Great food and shops
Wellen Park
Healing springs some say the fountain of youth
Warm Mineral Springs Park
Mini golf and go karts. Fun for all ages
Kidstar Park
Our own little islands of adventure
North Port Aquatic Center
League play or just a Sunday afternoon out. Come join in
Bowland Port Charlotte
Shops food and cruising. What’s not to love.
Fishermen's Village
Fabulous location with upscale stores and some amazing restaurants a must visit in Sarasota
UTC Sarasota
A must see. Fishies and science. Great for the whole family.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Gorgeous art so well curated. Cool cafe and grounds. Perfect day away
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Another full day of shoppes and delicious treats
St. Armands Circle
Come support local talent and enjoy the show
Venice Theatre
Always in the top 10 for a reason. Get here early to get the best parking.
Siesta Beach
Best craic this side of the sea
Celtic Ray Public House
Seriously good sushi
Laishley Crab House
A little of this and that. Great place for last minute pickups and then something for your sweet tooth too.
Cocoplum Village Shops
Great people and seasonal fun. October isn’t complete without a visit
Hunsader Farms
Gorgeous gardens easy day out
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
It is a definite must do!!
Siesta Key Drum Circle
Amazing chocolate flavors to die for 1 million different combinations. This is a no can miss in the UTC mall.
Läderach
Lovely way to see the Charlotte Harbor
King Fisher Fleet
Save some money for lunch.
Miromar Outlets
Grab the boat and see key west the fastest easiest way.
Key West Express
Join us for spring ball. It’s way better than regular season.
CoolToday Park | Atlanta Braves
Hidden jewel. Shopping fishing just relaxing. Cross the bridge and forget your worries.
Boca Grande Florida - Things to Do & Attractions
Great family day away. Easy walk with a small fun zoo
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Stunning resort great spa and fun for the kids with accommodations from hotel rooms to private villas . You’ll love it.
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Great day out with the kids
Oscar Scherer State Park
Real Florida history
Ponce de Leon Park | City of Punta Gorda, FL
Come early bring cash. The peanut butter one is my go to
Abbe's Donut Nook —
Worth the line. It’s a south Florida hidden gem
Sweet Scoops Ice Cream - Port Charlotte Restaurants
Volunteer Foster Adopt donate. Best rescue in swfl. Ok i am biased my granddog is a Nate rescue.
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center
An institution!!
Sharky's On the Pier
Culture events for all tastes
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
So many caches. So little time. Some easy some really hard. All great fun and a great way to see the countryside.
Geocaching
Come see loads of great buys or use the visit to learn about the past.
Biggar & Biggar Antique Mall
Gorgeous resort Spa is top tier and the team provides amazing service
The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Sarasota Beachfront Resort
It takes my breath away. Beautiful view and if u love fishing the pier is on point.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Dress up and come out for unforgettable evening of music and joy.
Punta Gorda Symphony
The food the ambiance. The bikes. And live entertainment. It’s my dream destination
The Twisted Fork
It’s huge. If they don’t have it you don’t need it.
Fleamasters Flea Market - Home
Come for a class or just check out local art
Visual Arts Center - Punta Gorda
From slow and easy to fast and breezy. Enjoy a day on the water
Watersport & Boat Rentals | Sunset & Dolphin Tours | Florida
Get out those boss frustrations and just kill some clay
Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays, Inc.
Join the latest craze and get your steps in. Wheee
Pickleball in North Port Florida | PickleballNorthPort.com
Fun for littles and bigs!!! Great non screen activity!!
Indoor Rock Climbing | Fort Rock Climbing Center | Fort Myers
Come support these amazing gentle giants.
Myakka Elephant Ranch
She is lovely and has a little younger crowd. Lots of gorgeous sand and beautiful people
Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL - Official Website
Win big! Enjoy games off the beaten path
Seminole Casino Hotel: More in Paradise.
Great for a hot day. Take the kids see the stars
The Planetarium - Explore the Universe at The Bishop
Favorite market in our area. Not just fruit and veg. Also artists snd great coffee shoppes
The Venice Farmers Market
Brave souls this is for you!!
Tito Gaona's Flying Trapeze Academy
Fun to watch and great for the skater kids
North Port Skate Park
The best winter in Florida.
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Vroom vroom
Rodz and Bodz
Nothing better than the smell of race fuel and burning rubber. Well at least for us moonshine girls
Bradenton Motorsports Park
Come flex ur muscles
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | MiLB.com
Great for work outings or friends activities. A little vino added to amplify the mood
Painting with a Twist
Great market
The Third Street South Farmer's Market - Naples
Lots of fun with great group rates too
Topgolf Fort Myers
Lovely day and air conditioned
Cape Coral Museum of History
An evening of mystery with dinner and delight
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Jumping releases so many fabulous endorphines
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Great workout or just a fun watch
Rowing
Iykyk
Isles Yacht Club
It is sheer perfection. Old country vibes with modern flair
Cassariano Italian Eatery
Cowboys!!!
Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
Great afternoon adrenaline rush
Skyway Kiteboarding Lessons
Great opportunity for a cool afternoon
Regal Naples Movie Tickets and Showtimes
For us amateurs.
Naples Mini Golf: Naples Miniature Golf: Coral Cay Adventure Golf
Fun in the sun
Peace River Charters | Airboat Rides and Tours | Peacer River Charters ...
Gorgeous
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Fort Myers, Florida
Flamingo haven
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Adult fun for days
Miccosukee Casino & Resort
Here lizard lizard
Iguanaland Inc.
Reminder not free but they do take checks. Don’t ask how i know.
Alligator Alley: A South Florida Rite Of Passage
Fabulous for all ages and the weather will be soooo nice
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Like they say a hidden gem
Pangea Alchemy Lab
Tucked away from the crowds
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Shops eats. Fun
Ellenton Premium Outlets
Beautiful venue wonderful entertainment
Gulfshore Playhouse
80s here i come
SPINZ | Roller Skating in Fort Myers, FL
Great sunsets and fabulous fishing
South Jetty | Venice, FL
Best in winter
Bradenton Parks
Giddy up
The Rusty Daisy Ranch | Horseback Riding | 5450 Stable Way, Naples, FL ...
Great indoor activity
Florida Maritime Museum
Sooooooooo amazing you will make it a regular habit
Rodizio!!!| Fruitville Road Family Dining
All day play
PopStroke Fort Myers | Eat. Putt. Drink.
Swing!!!
Bobby Jones Golf Club | Sarasota, Florida Golf Courses
Blue angels
Florida Airshow
Bring fido
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Yummm
HIBACHI OF JAPAN: Home Page
Sports concerts entertainment galore
Hertz Arena
Staycation vibes
Beach Information - Naples, FL
Oh yeahhhhh
Anna Maria Oyster Bar - North Port
Slides swings all kid things
THE BEST 10 PLAYGROUNDS in FORT MYERS, FL - Updated 2025 - Hours
Hit the rooftop lulu lounge
Punta Gorda Hotels | The Wyvern Luxury Hotel | Florida
Just go. You will find something you love promise!!
Sarasota Farmers Market
Fun for you and fido
Naples Dog Park
Magical
Circus Sarasota
Kimberly (Kym) Dawson
The Baker Museum / Artis—Naples
Swfl is the place for training camp games
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Headquarters
Watch or play.
NFL Flag at Gateway : Powered by TeamLinkt
Ospreys finest
Visit Historic Spanish Point
Pirates. Rum!!
LECOM Park
More friends to love
Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park
See me there!!
47th Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 13, 2025
Join us celebrating 100 years of the sport of kings
Tampa Bay Downs
You time like no other
Dr. Michael G. Stampar, DO at Spago Medispa
Real art for real people
Village of the Arts:: Artists in Bradenton, Art Galleries Bradenton, , Art for Sale ...
We are the real Jaws
The Best Place to Find Sharks Teeth in Florida
Come see him in limited time
Santa's Flight Academy | The Mall at University Town Center | Sarasota
Come see me
This Weekend!! North Port FL (Venice) Garden Bros Nuclear Circus World's ...
Vintage everything
The Dome Flea and Farmers Market (2025) - Venice
Can u beat it?
The Escape Ventures Port Charlotte
The name says it all
Prime Serious Steak
Best kept secret
Anna Maria Island Florida - Guide to Attractions
Get started you too could be an olympian
Loggerhead Curling Club – South Florida's only curling club
Yay
2025 RV Expo Fort Myers, FL | Camping World
Xo
Pride Park
Zoom zoom
4-17 Southern Speedway and Events | Punta Gorda FL
Beautiful
Sanibel Island
Kids fun for days
Do The Beach - Adventure Park
Adult fun at its finest
Escape Crawl: An Escape Room, Scavenger Hunt, and Pub Crawl!
Come on down
Blossom & Brie
Best way to stretch a day
Funny Bunches Of Goats
Fun with a takeaway
Sarasota Clay Company | Pottery Studio in Sarasota | 1733 Northgate Blvd ...
Best bday party
Alpaca Picnic
Beach yoga immediately yes
Fort Myers Beach Yoga – Private and Group Session Yoga on Fort ...
Craft queens
Charlotte Sewing Studio | Port Charlotte, FL
It’s fun weird and supports special needs kitties in swfl.
The Pop Culture Antique Museum: A Retro Store.
Detwilers
Morton's Gourmet Market
Beautiful campus and a unique experience
New College of Florida
Fun and great for beginners
Duffys Golf Center - Golf in Port Charlotte, Florida
Organic and sustainable
Cypress Creek Farms and Ranch
Come see the museum and enjoy the marina eye candy
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - Discover Wonders
Ahhhhhh
Shore Thing Tiki Cruises
Hit the park. Take a walk and get a delicious scoop. The heat is no joke
Harbor Scoops
Great activity for birthdays or just a day out
The Fish Hole at Lakewood Ranch
Surreal for real
The Dalí Museum
Fun and cheap
Charlotte County Fair
Xo
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton
You and your fur baby will love it
Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Splishy splashy
North Port Parks & Recreation
