Travelistic: LeeCountyVCB

In Search of Dolphins in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT

A dolphin-watch cruise operator explains why the animals thrive in area waters and discusses how to spot – and hear – them, thanks to an underwater microphone. For more information visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida
tagged: florida, dolphin cruise, dolphin watch
duration: 1 Mins. 34 Sec.

Reptile Encounter in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:54:15 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Witness one of the largest live exhibits of alligators and crocodiles in the U.S., plus snakes, otters and flamingos, at Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. For more information visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

tagged: florida, bonita springs, everglades wonder gardens, alligators, crocodiles
duration: 1 Mins. 23 Sec.

Turtle Time in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:45:06 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

In 1989, Eve Haverfield created Turtle Time to ensure the survival of endangered sea turtles. The group patrols area beaches daily during the loggerhead nesting season. For more information visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

tagged: turtles loggerhead, turtle nesting, southwest florida, conservation, fort myers beach
duration: 1 Mins. 39 Sec.

Meet Manatees in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:39:11 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

At Fort Myers' Manatee Park, see the gentle giants up close and learn about their evolution and preservation, explore plant and butterfly gardens, and paddle. For more information visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

tagged: southwest florida, manatee
duration: 1 Mins. 26 Sec.

Great Calusa Blueway in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:35:06 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Trail markers and easy launch points along the Great Calusa Blueway enable paddlers to navigate more than 100 miles of trails through Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. For more information visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com

tagged: calusa blueway, kayak trail, paddling, kayaking
duration: 1 Mins. 41 Sec.

Shopping for Shells in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:29:15 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Souvenir shop at Bonita Springs' Seashell Company or North Fort Myers' Shell Factory. On Sanibel, browse She Sells Sea Shells or Showcase Shells. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

tagged: shells, shelling, southwest florida, bonita springs, fort myers
duration: 1 Mins. 39 Sec.

How To Hook That Catch in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:24:19 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

From a pier, bridge, dock or boat, local guides in Southwest Florida point anglers to a variety of catches, including snook, redfish, sea trout and tarpon. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

tagged: fishing, sanibel island, florida, fishing guides
duration: 1 Mins. 28 Sec.

Visiting Thomas Edison's Home in Southwest Florida

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:19:14 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Tour Edison’s home and gardens to learn about his inventions, hobbies and future plans for the estate. You can even purchase seeds from his garden as a souvenir. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

tagged: thomas edison, fort myers, florida
duration: 1 Mins. 32 Sec.

Calusa Culture at Randell Research Center

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:50:12 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Watch archaeologists at work and take a walking tour to learn about Pine Island\'s ancient Calusa culture at the Randell Research Center. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: fort myers, florida, calusa indians, archaeology
duration: 1 Mins. 33 Sec.

Sanibel Island Florida Lighthouse

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:30:20 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Since 1884, the Sanibel Lighthouse has guided vessels through area waters. Charles LeBuff, former lighthouse operator, tells the history here and in his autobiography, Sanybel Light [sic]. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: sanibel island, florida, lighthouse
duration: 1 Mins. 36 Sec.

Useppa Island Florida

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:20 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Continuously occupied since the Ice Age, Useppa Island, Florida today invites visitors to explore its history at the Barbara Sumwalt Museum and stay at the restored Collier Inn & Cottages.

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: useppa island, florida
duration: 1 Mins. 43 Sec.

Cabbage Key Florida Daytrip

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:08:13 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Local traditions include touring a Calusa shell mound and taping dollar bills to the walls of the island's restaurant after enjoying its sung-about cheeseburger

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: cabbage key, florida, calusa indians
duration: 1 Mins. 40 Sec.

Boca Grande Florida Lighthouse

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:23:00 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Money raised in the 1980s enabled a total restoration of this circa-1890 working lighthouse, which is open to the public as a museum in Boca Grande, Florida

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: lighthouse, boca grande, florida
duration: 1 Mins. 40 Sec.

Explore Sanibel/Captiva Nature with Kids

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:08:22 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation encourages families to get outside together – whether for structured activities such as a shelling program or free-ranging exploration.

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: sanibel island, captiva island, florida, nature, shelling
duration: 2 Mins. 56 Sec.

Sanibel Island Birding by Canoe

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:48:25 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Inside Sanibel Island Florida's "Ding" Darling Refuge, Canoe Adventures teaches paddlers how to identify birds – and to conserve the interconnected wonders of their environment. For more information, visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: sanibel island, florida, birding, canoe
duration: 3 Mins. 32 Sec.

Florida Fishing Pioneer

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:32:00 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

What's the best kind of fishing? Any kind, according to Ralph Woodring, descendant of area pioneers and owner of the Bait Box on Sanibel Island, Florida. For more information, visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: sanibel island, florida, fishing
duration: 3 Mins. 37 Sec.

Fort Myers Driftwood Sculptor

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:20:00 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Jim Ferrari weds texture- and movement-rich driftwood from area beaches with steel. The finished pieces conjure the natural world, particularly the sea, inside his Fort Myers gallery. For more information visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: fort myers, florida, sculpture, driftwood
duration: 3 Mins. 12 Sec.

Boca Grande Seaplane Taxi

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:21:22 GMT

Producer: LeeCountyVCB

Charter a seaplane to find your ideal beach, explore Cabbage Key, or drop in for a stay at Boca Grande Florida's Gasparilla Inn. A romantic and adventurous getaway, some couples even say their vows upon landing. For more information, visit www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com

location: United States of America / Florida / Fort Myers
tagged: seaplane, air taxi, boca grande, florida
duration: 2 Mins. 57 Sec.