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In the mood for a good hike, bike or kayak, with a chance to spot manatees in spring and
summer? Come to Lovers Key, just south (and over a bridge) from Estero Island. Canals
and 2.6 miles of trails around inner islands provide head-clearing quietude and bird-watch-
ing. The long, narrow beach is excellent for shelling, but erosion can make it too slim to
lay a towel at high tide. There're a snack bar, rental concessions and nice facilities; a tram
shuttles between beach and parking lot.
Festivals & Events
Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival FOOD
( www.fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com ; Mar)
For two weekends in early March, Fort Myers celebrates the glorious Gulf pink shrimp
with parades, beauty queens, craft fairs and lots of cooking.
American Sandsculpting Championship CULTURAL
( www.fmbsandsculpting.com ; Nov)
Four-day national sand-sculpting event, with amateur and pro divisions, during the first
weekend in November.
Sleeping
You'll pay extra to be near the bars, restaurants and party crowds of Times Sq. For those
seeking quieter accommodation, head south.
Dolphin Inn MOTEL
( 239-463-6049; www.dolphininn.net ; 6555 Estero Blvd; r $80-140; )
This vintage Old Florida motel is best if you get one of the newly renovated rooms.
However, all rooms sport no-fuss furniture and have full kitchens; the best are bayside,
overlooking a scenic residential harbor where manatees play. Amenities include a sizable
L-shaped pool, communal grills, loaner kayaks, a DVD library and cheap bike rental.
Mango Street Inn B&B
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