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Fla West Coast, 3 Oct 2009

Saturday flight in Bonanza to Florida’s west coast, past Skyway Bridge, south to Captiva Island and return. All done within one hour.

Hoteloogle.com – Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Fort Myers

www.Hoteloogle.com – There are both business and leisure destinations within very close proximity to this accommodation in Fort Meyers. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Fort Myers is a centered facility which allows for quick access to all of the important areas of the city. Those who must work while in town are very near to the Harborside Convention Center and the busy downtown districts. Key points of interest within the general vicinity of the property include Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Lee Civic Center, Red Sox training camp, Fort Meyers Beach, Bunche Beach, and Ford Historical Museum. There are many public transportation options in the area surrounding the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Fort Myers, and car parking is available. Guestrooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Fort Myers are well appointed, providing such amenities as high speed Internet access, work desks, luxury bedding and bathroom fixtures, satellite television, and air conditioning. There is an outdoor swimming pool onsite at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Fort Myers, as well as a 24 hour business center, a fitness center, hot buffet breakfast service each morning, and 24 hour front desk assistance.

Jacobs West Weddding 6

Wedding on Captiva Island 4-25-09, On the beach outside of Tween Waters, 5:00 pm

Tour of Sanibel Arms West resort On Sanibel Island Florida

Beautiful, natural Sanibel Island awaits you! Whether you stay for a few days, a week, month, or longer, you can’t beat Sanibel Island FL condos for location, value, and our fantastic private beach directly on the Gulf of Mexico. While on holiday at our Sanibel family vacation hotel, visit Captiva Island, the enchanting barrier island north of Sanibel. Kayak, walk, or drive through the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy a first hand view of native birds and wildlife. Wander our private gulf beach for some of the best shelling in North America. You’ll be amazed at the natural beauty, and may even see dolphins and manatees during your stay! When you book your stay with us, you’ll get more than just a “vacation rental”: the amenities of our spacious condominiums feature two bedrooms, two baths, living & dining rooms, full kitchens and large, private balconies with screened-in porches. All units have central air conditioning. There is even a centrally located Laundromat for your convenience. The Whole Family Loves Sanibel Island! Sanibel’s historic lighthouse is nearby, and for art galleries, fine or casual dining, shopping, relaxing, fishing. Sanibel is a destination guaranteed to please the entire family. Swim in the Gulf or in our large screened-in heated swimming pool. Sunbathe on the beach or on our sun deck with chaise lounges and tables. Play tennis on our private tennis courts or just lay back and enjoy our beautiful islandand wonderful climate. You …

FOR SALE: 4405 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island

Nestled on nearly a full acre, this DIRECT GULF FRONT single family home is privately located at the very end of West Gulf Drives cul-de-sac!! With the beach as your backyard, relax to the soothing sounds of the gently crashing waves, the feel of the warm white sand beneath your feet, sightings of dolphins, island birds and other native wildlife and nightly displays of stunning sunset vistas all without leaving your property! This highly desirable west end location offers convenience to both Sanibel and Captiva Island dining, shopping, activities and attractions! Looking for even more privacy and land on Sanibel? This property may be purchased separately or together with the adjoining vacant lot located at 4407 West Gulf Drive offering nearly 2 full acres on the beach! The home is offered “As-Is” with right to inspect. The survey is available and square footage was taken from the tax records, but should be verified. VISIT www.SunnySanibel.com for Real Estate and www.BayToSea.com for island rentals

East Coast or West, Florida Beaches are the Best ? check out Fort Myers, Florida Beaches!

Lee County is home to Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs

and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. It is the most populous

county in Southwest Florida. The county seat is Fort Myers and

the largest city is Cape Coral. The Gulf of Mexico has a huge

influence on the area and the three rivers: the Caloosahatchee,

the Estero and the Imperial, provide fantastic recreational

opportunities.

Fort Myers accommodations are plentiful; choose a resort, a hotel or a motel, Fort Myers and Lee County have it all.

Natural Florida beach sand and warm waters invite you to relax, read or

partake in a favorite beach activity – shelling. Each beach has a

personality all its own.  Families will find soft, white sand great for kids. Couples

can experience solitude and exceptional sunsets. And active types

can enjoy volleyball, picnicking, shelling, cycling and skim boarding.

• Lee County offers annual parking stickers for $60 per year.

• Bonita Springs residents pay $5 for an annual parking decal

which allows parking at Bonita Beach Park, Access #1 and Little

Hickory Island Beach Park for free.

• Sanibel Island beaches have metered parking. Property

owners and long term visitors may obtain A & B parking permits;

A/property owners/$12/year; B/ visitors/$90/year.

• On Sanibel, the police will arrange for delivery of a

handicapped wheelchair for 4 hours at no charge. Call 239-472-

3111.

Bonita Beach Park

Location: 27954 Hickory Blvd.,west end of Bonita Beach Blvd.,

Bonita Springs

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: $2/hour

Amenities: 3 miles of beach, restrooms, picnic shelters with tables

and grills, playground, sand volleyball courts, food concession,

showers, restaurant

Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, walking

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: Bonita Springs is a small coastal community

with beaches that are quite beautiful and less harried than Fort

Myers Beach to the north.

Bonita Beach (Accesses)

Location: 10 accesses along Hickory Blvd. #1 is located just north

of Bonita Beach Park, Bonita Springs

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: limited, Access #1, $2/hour, Accesses #2-9, limited and

free

Amenities: 3 miles of beach, no facilities

Activities: swimming, sunbathing, shelling, fishing, walking

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: The beachfront is residential; a mix of high

and mid rise condominiums and individual homes.

Little Hickory Island Beach Park

Location: 2 miles north of Bonita Beach Park on Hickory Blvd.,

Bonita Springs

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: metered parking

Amenities: 3 miles of beach, picnic tables, restrooms, showers

Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, canoeing, kayaking,

sunbathing, walking

Pets: no

Lovers Key State Park

Location: 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 10.5 miles west of

I75 at exit 116

Phone: 239-463-4588

Hours: 8 AM to sunset

Parking: $8/vehicle

Amenities: 700 acres, 2 miles of beach, 5 miles of bike trails,

bike rentals, boat ramp, food & equiPMent rental concessions,

playgrounds, picnic shelters with grills, restrooms, nature trails,

pavilion, outdoor showers, guided ranger tours

Activities: birding, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking,

biking, shelling, swimming, wildlife viewing

Pets: Yes, on 6’ leashes. State parks do not permit pets on beaches

or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or

concession facilities

Of Special Interest: A haven for wildlife, the islands and their

waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins,

roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. The two mile

long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and was selected as

the #4 beach in Florida by the Travel Channel.

Fort Myers Beach

Location: Accesses #11 thru #35 are on Estero Blvd. from Big

Carlos Pass to the south to Matanzas Pass Bridge to the north.

Colored banners designate their location, number and have symbols

indicating whether they have amenities, accessibility or parking

(fee required) #37 through #41 north of the Matanzas Bridge on

Estero Blvd. allow for foot-traffic only-no parking.

Phone: 239-765-0202 Town of Fort Myers

Hours: dawn to dusk

Parking: Metered parking is located on Old San Carlos Blvd., Estero

Blvd., Center St., and Fifth St. $2/hour, 2 hour limit. On Fifth St.,

the spaces are $1/hour. Long term parking is available on all beach

access streets and in the lot under the Matanzas Pass Bridge. $1/

hour, no time limit. In season, get there very early to find a spot or

park on the mainland and take the trolley over.

Amenities: Lynn Hall Memorial Park (Pier): restrooms and Times

Square with beachfront restaurants and shopping

Activities: fishing, swimming, shelling, handicapped access,

sunbathing, walking

Pets: yes, on 6’ leashes

Of Special Interest: Fort Myers Beach (Estero Island) boasts miles

of white, sandy beaches, where the ocean floor slopes gently

towards the horizon with no sudden drop-offs or big waves. All

of the beaches are “natural beaches”, meaning that they are

not raked or otherwise groomed. This allows beach visitors to

enjoy all of the coast’s amenities while preserving its native

environment. The busy intersection of San Carlos Boulevard

and Estero Boulevard is packed with bars, beach-apparel shops,

restaurants, and motels that draw singles and families. It’s a

Coney Island atmosphere that is referred to as “Times Square.”

Lynn Hall Park

Location: 1050 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, in the heart of

downtown

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: $2/hour, 100 spaces

Amenities: licensed fishing pier with bait shop, picnic shelters

with grills, playground, outdoor showers, restrooms, shopping

Activities: swimming, shelling, fishing, sunbathing, walking

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: Located just north of the foot of the

Matanzas Pass Bridge, next to “Times Square” in the heart

of downtown Fort Myers Beach, this lively gulf front park is

adjacent to shopping and restaurants.

Bowditch Point Regional Park

Location: 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: 8 AM to ½ hour past sunset

Parking: $1/hour, 75 spaces

Amenities: day docks for boats up to 28 ft, paddle craft

launch onto Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, walking trails

through preserve area, picnic tables and grills, food concession,

restrooms and changing facilities

Activities: boating, swimming, fishing, sunbathing, walking,

handicapped access

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: Located on the northern tip of Fort Myers

Beach, this park has access to the Bay and the Gulf and provides

a much quieter experience than the beaches in town.

Bunche Beach (Preserve)

Location: 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers

Phone: 239-533-7275 Lee County Parks and Recreation

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: free lot

Amenities: none

Activities: swimming, photography, sunbathing, walking

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: This 731 acre preserve is a natural tidal

wetlands area. It is pristine and completely natural offering a

sandy beach, mangrove forests, salt flats and a wide variety of

wildlife for viewing.

My Trip To Key West Florida

This is a short video of some pics from my trip to Key West Florida. I went to Sanibel/Captiva Island, Daytona Beach, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Taylor Beach (Key West), Higgs Beach (Key West), Bowman Beach (Sanibel Island), Key Biscayne, Miami,The Everglades State Park, Bahia Honda Key. I went to the famous Mallory Square in Key West to watch a sunset. Ernest Heminways house in Key West. The Southernmost Point In The Usa. Mile Marker 0. The world famous Duval Street in Key West. Went up on top of the famous Lighthouse in Key West. And a bunch of other places up and down the Keys. Music By LiL Jab…. Myspace.com/YaBoiLiLJab