Florida Guide

St. Petersburg Ghost Tours

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:07:00 +0000

St. Petersburg Ghost Tour
St. Petersburg Candlelight Walking Tour
$15
ages 4-12 $8

*Post Added Sept 18, 2011 (Please Verify Current Information and Rates)*

Tampa Ghost Tours

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Tampa Ghost Tour
Tampa Candlelight Walking Tour
$15
ages 4-12 $8

*Post Added Sept 18, 2011 (Please Verify Current Information and Rates)*

Kissimmee Ghost Tour

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:04:00 +0000

Kissimmee Ghost Tour

Adults $19
ages 8 - 12 years old $9
ages 7 and under free
17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult

They also have Special Tours

YouTube Search Haunted Kissimmee Ghost Tour

*Post Added Sept 18, 2011 (Please Verify Current Information and Rates)*

Panama City - Incredible Flying Boats

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:59:00 +0000

Panama City - Incredible Flying Boats

Ride the wind with a Flying Boat!

Basic 15-20 Min. $40.00
Master 30-35 Min. $90.00
Pro 55-60 Min. $150.00

Incredible Flying Boats
Panama City, FL
850-866-3805

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noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:51:00 +0000

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Chokoloskee Island - Everglades Area Tours

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:10:00 +0000

Chokoloskee Island - Everglades Area Tours

Guided Power Boat Eco-Tours
& 10,000 Island/Everglades Excursion

Two ½ to Three Hour Guided Eco-Excursions
Boat Departs 8:30 am and 1:00 pm
Stable, Easy and Quiet
Limited to Six Guests
$119 Per Person

EvergladesAreaTours.com power boat tours and 10,000 Islands/Everglades Excursions The 10,000 Islands, Big Cypress and Everglades National Park are a vast wilderness area.
Wildlife you may see are ospreys, bald eagles, white ibis, rosette spoonbills, egrets, herons, pelicans, hawks, oyster catchers, terns, etc. Dolphins, manatees, sting rays and alligators are also very common.

The 10,000 Island/Everglades Excursion tour can/will include a bit of fishing, birding, photography, strolling thru tidal pools, shelling, walking on remote island beaches and even some kayaking. Discuss with the Guide what you would like to do, or not like to do.

The tour fee is $119 person and is limited to six guests.
Tour lasts approximately three hours

238 Mamie Street
Chokoloskee Island, FL
239-695-3633

Bonita Springs - Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:20:00 +0000

Bonita Springs - Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park

Barefoot Beach preserve is 342 acres on a barrier island.
Things to do include, Find Shells at the Beach, Watch for Wildlife on the Saylor Nature Trail, and the Canoe Trail,and Visit the Aquatic Butterfly Garden, the Cactus Garden, and the Nature Center.

2 Barefoot Beach Blvd.
Bonita Springs FL
239-591-8596

Ochopee - Big Cypress National Preserve & Maps

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:55:00 +0000

Ochopee - Big Cypress National Preserve & Maps

Over 720,000 acres of swamp, tropical and temperate plant communities, a diversity of wildlife, including black bears, and the elusive Florida panther.

There are Guided Activities, Off Road Vehicles, Hunting, Hiking, & Camping Opportunities.
There is a Scenic Drive along the Turner River Scenic Loop.
Take a stroll along the trails or visit one of the wildlife viewing areas.

Write To:
33100 Tamiami Trail East
Ochopee, Florida

Oasis Visitor Center
The visitor center is located along U.S. 41
239-695-1201

Everglades City - Everglades Airboat Tours & Totch's Island Tour

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:34:00 +0000

Everglades City - Everglades Airboat Tours & Totch's Island Tour

Take a 30 Minute, 1 Hour, or 1 & 1/2 Hour Airboat Ride
exploring the Everglades watching for wildlife or Totch's Island.

929 Dupont St
Everglades City FL
866-626-2833
239-695-2333

Sanibel Island - Sanibel Island Beaches

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Sanibel Island - Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island

Bowman's Beach is one of Sanibel's best shelling, and the island's best place to find some remote beach space.

Some other beaches on Sanibel Island are:

Turner Beach on the southwestern tip of Captiva, just after crossing Blind Pass from Sanibel Island.

Sanibel Island Lighthouse & Public Beach
(Lighthouse is not open to public)
The Sanibel Lighthouse is at the eastern end of Periwinkle Way

Tarpon Bay Road & Beach
Located at the southern end of Tarpon Bay Road

Gulfside City Park

West Gulf Beach Access

Captiva Island Florida Beach Access

Pineland - Paradise Fishing charters

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Pineland - Paradise Fishing charters

Fish in the Gulf of Mexico off fort Myers beach. Grouper, snapper,amberjack, shark, cobia, kingfish, mackerel, tarpon & permit.

April 1st - September-15
4-5 hour long Shark & Tarpon trips just off of Fort Myers beach. These trips are very popular, almost non stop action on most trips. The Sharks rang in size from 10lb to 300lb with 150lb Sharks common. $100 per/person.

The boat can carry up to six anglers in comfort and safety.

The Full Day Charter rate is $175.00 per person on a split charter where you share the boat with other anglers, or $1050.00 per day to hire the boat privately.

The 6 hour charter is only available to private party's - $700.00 for up to six anglers.

Their offshore boat the "Paradise" is also available for extended trip's out in the Gulf 12,18, and 36 hour charters.

13921 Waterfront Drive,
Pineland, Florida
941-575-3528

Sanibel Island - J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Sanibel Island - J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Over 6,400 acres of mangrove forest, seagrass beds, cordgrass marshes, and hardwood hammocks. The refuge provides habitat to over 220 species of birds.
The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of a larger area: the Caloosahatchee NWR, Matlacha Pass NWR, Pine Island NWR, and Island Bay NWR
that totals 8,000 acres.

One Wildlife Dr.
P.O. Box 565
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957
239-472-1100

Fort Myers - Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Fort Myers - Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

The Six Mile Cypress Slough is a 2,500 acre wetland that measures approximately 9 miles long and 1/3 mile wide.

The Slough is a natural drainage-way, collecting runoff water from a 33 square-mile watershed area during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall. The Slough empties into the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.

there is a 1.2 mile long boardwalk trail,
a 11,000-square-foot Interpretive Center, and a Amphitheater.

7751 Penzance Blvd.
Fort Myers
239-533-7550

Free admission but $1 an hour parking.
Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

Naples - Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Naples - Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Call for reservations for the:

Early Bird Walks
8-11 AM - $12

Morning Walks
7 ~ 9-11 AM - $11

Sunset Strolls & Night Walks
hours vary - $18

They also have Wildflowers Walks - $18
They also have the Deep Sky, which you use telescopes to probe the deep sky for planets, constellations, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. $18

They also have other programs, contact Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for more information.

Program Information

375 Sanctuary Road West
Naples, FL
239-348-9151

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

Sanibel - Thriller Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:00 +0000

Sanibel - Thriller Cruise

Cruise the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound,
along the shores of both Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

The Sanibel Thriller also offers trips to Boca Grande, Cayo Costa State Park,
and Naples for shelling, shopping, exploring, or lunch.

Also can take a Sunset Thriller Cruise

634 N Yachtsman Drive,
Sanibel, FL
239-472-2328

Fort Myers Beach - Good Time Charters

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:16:00 +0000

Fort Myers Beach - Good Time Charters

Cruise Estero Bay looking for dolphins, manatees, birds, and other wildlife
1 hour cruise - Afternoon (1PM) Dolphin Wildlife Tours, and Sunset Dolphin Cruises
$20 per person
$15 children under 12

Champagne Sunset Dolphin Cruise- Every Wednesday
$25 per person, $20 for children under 12

Coastal Sealife, Shelling & Dolphin Cruise
Approximately 3 hours, 9-noon, $35 per person, $25 for children under 12

Marine Life Kayaking Adventure- mornings Monday thru Friday
Approximately 3 hrs. $50 per person, $40 children under 12

Marine Life Explorers Adventure
Charter is Half Day 4hours $400. Up to 6 passengers

Airboat Rides in the Everglades
$75 per person; $55 for children under 12

Fishing Charters
Half Day Charters: $275 for up to 2 fishermen; $300 for 3-4 fishermen; $350 for 5-6 fishermen.
Full Day Charters: 9 am to 5pm; rate is double the half day rate.

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

Located on South End of Ft Myers Beach
at Fish Tale Marina
Captain Cristina (239) 405-2060
Captain Mike (239) 218-8014

Naples - Cool Bean Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Naples - Cool Bean Cruises

Cruise Naples and Marco Island

Cruises are:
3 HOUR DAY-SAIL for up to 6 guests - $55 per guest
CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE for up to 6 guests - - $55 per guest

Private cruises are:
PRIVATE 3 HOUR DAY-SAIL OR 2 ½ HOUR SUNSET CRUISE - $330
FULL DAY SAIL TRIP for up to 6 guests - 7hours $700

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

278 Capri Blvd,
Naples, FL
239-777-0020

Fort Myers Beach - Sunset Ride

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:04:00 +0000

Fort Myers Beach - Sunset Ride Private Charters

Charters day and night

4 HOUR PRIVATE CHARTER - $400 for group:
Embark into Estero bay, cruise the backside of Lover's Key and Bonita Beach for a chance to see dolphines, and manatees. Search for shells, sand dollars, fighting conchs, lightning welks, lettered olives, alphabet cones and many more. Go swimming to find shells.

There is also a
5 HOUR PARROT KEY LUNCH OR DINNER TOUR - $500 for group
6 HOUR GRAMMA DOTS LUNCH OR DINNER TOUR - $600 for group
10 HOUR CAYO COSTA/CABBAGE KEY CHARTER - $1000 for group
10 HOUR NAPLES CHARTER - $1000 for group
10 HOUR MARCO ISLAND CHARTER - $1000 for group

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

You can also make up your own custom cruise.

Fish-Tale Marina
Located off of Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach FL
239-839-2109

Cape Coral - Sun Splash Family Waterpark

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:33:00 +0000

Cape Coral - Sun Splash Family Waterpark

Some of the Rides are:
Cape Fear
Slide down a dark tunnel for a length of 215 feet, using single or double inflated tubes.

Fun-L-Tunnel
Slide down a narrow darkened tunnel that drops 30 feet without a tube.

Drop Slides
Feel like your free falling.

Pro Racers
Child-sized slides

Main Stream River Tube Ride
Quarter-mile river gently winds its way around the park

Tot Spot
Area for younger children with floating gators, logs, an interactive play apparatus and an inner tube slide

The Electric Slide
Drops five stories, then take a 27-second plunge into the pool

Power Surge
Dropping five stories twisting and turning for 457 feet

Thunder Bump
264 feet long and features several steep bumps

Terror Tube
Descent gradually in an enclosed tube, then a sudden, steep drop.

X-celerator
Drops guests down five stories at speeds up to 40 feet per second and 30 mph.

Click here to view rides at the Sun Splash Family Waterpark

Adult (13+ yrs) $16.95
Child (3-12 yrs) $14.95

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

400 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL
239-574-0558

Video of Starfish caught at Jetty Park

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Video of Starfish caught on Jetty Park's Pier in Cape Canaveral Florida

Video of Alligator at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:07:00 +0000

Florida Alligator at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge near Titusville Florida

Video of Manatees at Blue Springs

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:30:00 +0000

Video of Manatees at Blue Springs near Orange City Florida

Video of Turtle - Jungle Adventures

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:26:00 +0000

Video of Turtle At Jungle Adventures Near Christmas Florida

Video of Turtle at Jungle Adventures

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:21:00 +0000

Manatee Tour video taken on Kings Bay at Crystal River Florida

Norton Museum of Art - West Palm Beach

noreply@blogger.com (egenie) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:02:00 +0000

Norton Museum of Art - West Palm Beach

American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography.
Famous for its 19th and 20th century painting and sculptures by European artists:
Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso
and Americans: Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler.

$8 - adults
$3 - ages 13-21
Free for children under 13.

Please check with attraction for current rates, discounts, and information.

1451 S. Olive Avenue,
West Palm Beach, FL
561-832-5196