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Old 01-28-2008, 11:08 AM
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Default What is fun in Ft. Myers area?

I will be there in February and I go every year, but I need something new to do. What is fun to do there that you would suggest?
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Ringling museum is great,its in Sarasota...nearby.... other than that it could not be more of a boring place.
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Not too far from the Collier Collection....
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Sanibel or Captiva Island! Stay there, fun & relaxing place.
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When in February?

Try the Calendar of Events-

http://www.gulfcoastinglive.com/apps...ry=GCLIVEFRONT

also about an hours drive-

http://www.48-hours-at-sebring.com/?...n=sebring.main
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Originally Posted by Juan Lopez
Not too far from the Collier Collection....
I have been there before and it is AWESOME. I thought it was closed to the public however. Thanks for the other ideas guys, I will look into them all!

Also, what is the local PCA region down there? Maybe they are having an event!
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I will be down there the last week in February. Any interest in a Rennlist gathering?
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Jay, it is closed but you can call.

Last weekend of February .... HSR Sebring Endurance Challenge !

I'm there racing the old screamer. FlyinFinn has been there and can tell you about the quality and quantity of cars that come in.

Do go to Sanibel and or Captiva. Nothing like a sunset there.
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I have been to the islands and they are amazing!!! I will also look into the races. Thanks for the information.
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Also the local PCA club Gold Coast region is having a AutoX at the Bank Atlantic Center on the 24th of Feb. it's about 1:40 minutes south from Ft. Myers
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Hmmm, I wonder how my Mom's Volvo V70 would do? Maybe I will go rent a Mustang for the day!!!!
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They are not having an event when you will be down but for others to check out. The autocross is run on the south runway of the buckingham airfield, the course is over a mile, much more fun than a parking lot.

http://www.gulfcoastautocrossers.com/
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To bad, looks like fun!
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"What is fun in Ft. Myers area?"

Drive to South Beach only 1 1/2 hours
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That is a consideration for sure! Can I borrow your ride so I don't have to use my Mom's V70 Volvo? JK, but my wife and I are considering this!


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