West of Fort Myers, Matlacha is a colorful collection of little wooden houses surrounded by good saltwater-kayak trails. It’s been more than three years, but the community is still working to recover from Hurricane Ian.
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Deering Estate is a serene spot in South Dade with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, a fascinating tour of a castle-like home and a beautiful shoreline for kayaking in Biscayne Bay.
Marathon Seafood Festival: Mid-March 2027
The Marathon Seafood Festival calls itself the Original Marathon Seafood Festival to emphasize it’s the real deal – indigenous and authentic. Marathon is a fishing town, and you don’t get fish any fresher than here, unless you catch it yourself.
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Florida Seafood Festivals Calendar
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Six romantic things to do for lovers of Old Florida & nature
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Hardee Lakes Park: Reclaimed mine makes exceptional campground, scenic park
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Bulow Creek State Park: Quick stop off I-95 or all-day adventure
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