We Are Going For The Guinness World Record!

This is your chance to break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title!

Join us in celebrating the 3rd annual National Seashell Day by volunteering to be a part of our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt at the largest human image of a seashell!

The world record attempt will take place on Fort Myers Beach during the morning hours of Thursday, June 21, 2018. Registration required:

https://www.leevcb.com/events/2018-national-seashell-day

The largest human image of a seashell consists of 855 participants and was achieved by Shell and Turcas Petrol A.Ş. (both Turkey) in Girne, Cyprus, on 17 October 2017. This was a team building event. The participants were owners of Shell gas stations all over Turkey.

Beach Baptist Farmers Market

Don’t miss the Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market. Only 2 dates left this season (today and April 25, 2018).

130 Connecticut Street, Ft. Myers Beach, FL

8am-1pm today
#fortmyersbeach #beach #farmersmarket #arts #crafts #fruit #veggies #florida

Lovers Key Fishing Clinic

Join Park Naturalists to learn a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, find out the best places to drop a line, and learn about the rules and regulations that pertain to game fishing in Southwest Florida. Due to limited space, reservations are required. Call 239-463-4588.

Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL
April 20, 2018 • 10 am

#EscapeFromTheCold

January 2018 beach getaway only $1,200. Only 3 weeks available at this rate. 

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p224484

Beach Baptist Farmers Market

The farmers market offers several produce stands, many different food stands (Award winning BBQ, crepes, French bread and cheeses, pastries, guacamole and salsas) and many artists of handmade items like pearl and leather jewelry, gemstone jewelry, raffia hats, soaps and beauty products, hand-painted kids furniture, lazy susans, painted wineglasses, hand-painted thirsty stone coasters, tie dyed bamboo clothing, greeting cards, wind chimes, colorful, lobster-rope doormats, soy candles, metal art and more. With over 40 vendors, it is known as the “Best on the Beach!”

What? Beach Baptist
Farmers Market

Where: 130 Connecticut Street
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

When? Wednesdays 9am-2pm
October – April

More info? http://www.41markets.com/beach-baptist-farmers-market

 

 

Get Ready to Pound Sand!

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Come celebrate 30 years of Sand, Sun, Art and Music!

The 30th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship is returning with even more activities, more vendors, and more sculptures to see in 2016!

Make your plans to come to Fort Myers Beach and come join us for one of our most exciting events yet. With Sand, Sun, Art and Music, the American Sand Sculpting Championships 30th Anniversary promises to meet and exceed all expectations!

What: American Sand Sculpting Championship

Where: 6890 Estero Boulevard, Ft. Myers Beach, FL

When: November 18 – 27, 2016

Click for more information on exhibit schedule and where to stay.

Paint the Beach

photo credit: nanettesnewlife.blogspot.com

Paint the Beach Plein Air Festival invites artists from across the country to come and experience all Fort Myers beach has to offer and create artwork of the environs. During the event, the public is invited to observe this challenging form of open air painting as artists compete in a three-day art competition throughout Fort Myers Beach. The artists capture the beauty, texture and light of the local landscape. The celebration culminates in a two-day sale at Santini Marina Plaza, where the artists display the art they created all week long.

 

Set your compass for the 11th Annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival

Join jolly pirates, wenches, corsairs and beauties as they make camp and prepare for battle on the edge of the Historic Seaport District of Old San Carlos. The swashbuckling fun doesn’t stop for a moment during the Columbus Day weekend celebration.

Named the #2 Pirate Festival in the Country by USA Today, this family-friendly event attracts thousands of people that come to enjoy the pirate bazaar, themed live music and performances, exhilarating live ship battles, children’s activities and the jolly pub quest (21+ event).

Pirates and landlubbers both young and old are sure to walk away with memories to treasure.

Fair winds, me mateys, and see ye thar…

A $5 donation for adult entry (Ages 12+)

More information on schedule, tickets, where to stay, and transportation to the festival.

Get Your Groove On

It’s Time for the 2016 Island Hopper
Songwriter Fest

The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest brings music back to the beach with new artists and new events in 2016.

The free festival will take place over 10 days on Southwest Florida’s most beautiful barrier islands and offers a range of star-studded performances. The festival kicks off on Captiva Island, September 23-25 and wraps up September 30-October 2 on Fort Myers Beach. Historic downtown Fort Myers will once again feature midweek performances. There will be a limited number of ticketed events for special performances.

Get excited for our first headlining act, Maren Morris, whose single, “My Church” is currently in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country chart.

More information about artists performing in this year’s festival, schedules, lodging, and venues.

#IslandHopperfest

Songwriters at Sunset at Lovers Key

Friends of Lovers Key (FOLKS) has joined with the Americana Community Music Association (ACMA), to offer a series of monthly Free Acoustic concerts of all original music this upcoming season.

The second scheduled concert will feature three local musicians, Mike McMillan, Kip Lawrence and David Hintz. These songwriters will share original Americana music in Bluebird Cafe style.

The concerts are free with paid park entry fee. They will take place in the large gazebo, located on the beach at Lovers Key State Park. Seating is available for the first 80 people. Bring a beach chair for additional seating. Please arrive early enough to walk or take the tram to the Gazebo on the beach.

Snacks and beverages will be available by donation. Proceeds will benefit FOLKS.

Songwriters at Sunset 2016 concert dates are scheduled for January 26, February 18, and March 15.

For more information click here.