Pick a half or full-day and bring your group for a team building or leadership development outing that will revitalize everyone involved. Programs are held on demand at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa on Ft. Myers Beach and South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. Sailing is the platform, coaches are trained in identifying personality traits and inherent skills through, then developing team interaction and quality leadership to move a sailboat skillfully with wind-power alone. Fees start at $275 per person for a half-day program. A 20-minute session introduces sailing terms, followed by nearly 4 hours of hands-on team building and leadership development, all ending with an insightful recap ashore relating on-water behavior to issues in the workplace. Sailing is aboard award-winning Colgate 26 sailboats with four participants per boat and coach. Up to 50 can be accommodated. For reservations please call Doug Sparks at 800-221-4326 or email doug@offshoresailing.com. Visit www.offshoresailing.com to learn more. Read Less

Pick a half or full-day and bring your group for a team building or leadership development outing that will revitalize everyone involved. Programs are...Read More

Restraunt on property with upper deck lounge, entertainment nightly from 5-9PM. Read Less

Restraunt on property with upper deck lounge, entertainment nightly from 5-9PM....Read More

Daily Happy Hour at the Upper Deck and Restraunt Read Less

Daily Happy Hour at the Upper Deck and Restraunt...Read More

Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Learn the best places to hunt for shells, the time of day that's best for shell collection, what to bring with you on your shelling walks, etc. Free with paid admission to the Museum. Read Less

Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Learn the best places to hunt for shells, the time of day that's best for shell collection, what to bring with you on your...Read More

Story Time at the Museum Date(s): Every Friday Ages: 3 & Up with Parents T ime: 10 am − 11 am Cost: free Join us every Friday morning for a special story about the sea, tidal pools, what’s under the sea and much more. Story time will be followed by a visit to the Museum’s live tank to view the animals that make shells. Read Less

Story Time at the Museum Date(s): Every Friday Ages: 3 & Up with Parents T ime: 10 am − 11 am Cost: free Join us every Friday morni...Read More

Sunday Brunch served 11:00am - 2:00pm in the atrium at the Embassy Suites Fort Myers - Estero. Private function rooms available for groups. Perfect for First Communion, graduations, wedding day after, reunions, church groups. A fabulous buffet for $13.95 per adult, children 10 and under $6.95. Read Less

Sunday Brunch served 11:00am - 2:00pm in the atrium at the Embassy Suites Fort Myers - Estero. Private function rooms available for groups. Perfect fo...Read More

Throughout the Estates public gardens and under the Banyan Tree, south Florida vendors will be present at the 2nd Annual Edison Garden Market. Gardeners will be delighted at this one stop shopping for unique garden items including organic and rare plants, orchids, garden decor and art, flowers, supplies and much more. The Estates horticulturist will be available to answer questions, and the Estates Garden Shoppe will be open to purchase Estates historic plants and items. Read Less

Throughout the Estates public gardens and under the Banyan Tree, south Florida vendors will be present at the 2nd Annual Edison Garden Market. Gardene...Read More

The historic site prides itself on recreating the holiday tradition in the days of the Edison and Ford families and their hundreds of visitors. The historic buildings, porches, interior rooms and the gardens are all seasonally decorated. This year, there is a new spin - the lights will be brilliantly colored which was the fashion and original design of the 1920’s. Some of the old favorites and new additions for December 2009 include: • Millions of colored lights throughout the site which includes nine historic buildings and unique structures such as the1910 above ground swimming pool and teahouse • Favorite Things theme for the antique, replica and designer decorations • Projected laser light star fields in the trees • Live performance holiday music nightly in the Estates Heritage Garden by groups (free to the public) • Children’s Holiday Tree Trail created by schools throughout Lee County • Holiday music throughout the gardens • Riverside Lights Café open nightly offering beverages and light foods for purchase overlooking the beautiful riverside property • Estates Museum and the Edison Botanic Research Lab will be open nightly with new exhibits and hundreds of artifacts as well as the Estates Museum Store • Historic Edison Creative Cottage open for the holidays with spectacular work for purchase by regional artists, authors and chefs • Holiday Cottage Shoppe open on the Ford Estate for wonderful gift items including tree ornaments, cards, books, jams and jellies, clothing and art work – including decorator holiday shirts by Leoma Lovegrove • Garden Shoppe open for purchase of Edison heritage plants and trees, flowering plants and new this year, hanging herb baskets which will be featured decorations throughout the historic site as well • Special Holiday Party to kick off the season at the gloriously decorated homes and gardens of the Estates on December 10 from 6 PM – 9 PM. A spectacular evening with food and drinks by the river; live music; Creative Cottage artists and authors available to personalize gifts; photos with Santa, Thomas Edison & Henry Ford; special silent auction of wreaths. Members $50, non members $60 • The Twenty One Wreaths of Holiday Nights, auction featuring designers/artists who will create a holiday wreath reflecting their unique design signature. Wreaths will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Holiday Party on December 10 Edison & Ford Holiday Nights will be open nightly (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) with tickets on sale from 5:30 PM until 9 PM. Tickets may be purchased in advance; Estates Members are free and also receive complementary tickets. Groups of twenty or more should reserve by telephone in advance to receive group discount. Tickets are $15 for adults, $1 for children. Opening weekend (December 11, 12), all Lee County residents will be admitted for $10, with proof of residency. Check the Lee County Visitors Convention Center website at www.fortmyers-sanibel.com or the Estates website at www.efwefla.org for accommodations and related attractions discount packages. Read Less

The historic site prides itself on recreating the holiday tradition in the days of the Edison and Ford families and their hundreds of visitors. The h...Read More

Largest and longest running shell fair in the world. It includes a nostalgic mix of tents with shell crafts and shells for sale, food, and demonstrations for all to enjoy. The shell show includes juried displays of scientific and artistic seashells. Thursday and Friday hours are 9 am - 5 pm. Saturday hours are 9 am to 4 pm. Read Less

Largest and longest running shell fair in the world. It includes a nostalgic mix of tents with shell crafts and shells for sale, food, and demonstrati...Read More

January 29 and 30 and February 5 and 6. Take a guided tour of the historic settlement at night, with mini skits being preformed by staff and volunteers portraying Koreshans. There will be 4 walks per night, starting at 7 p.m. and at 15 minute intervals. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservation will be accepted starting December 1, 2008 by calling the park. Read Less

January 29 and 30 and February 5 and 6. Take a guided tour of the historic settlement at night, with mini skits being preformed by staff and volunteer...Read More

Always ranked in the top 10 in the Nation, the Bonita Springs National Art Festival features artwork created by the top artists in the country. Join us 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, 2010 at the picturesque Promenade and enjoy the finest outdoor festival in Southwest Florida. Read Less

Always ranked in the top 10 in the Nation, the Bonita Springs National Art Festival features artwork created by the top artists in the country. Join u...Read More

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates celebrates the 162nd birthday of Thomas Edison with a celebration including cake, student performances, book signings and the Mina Edison statue dedication. All activities are free to the public and on a first come first serve basis. The celebration begins at 10AM. Read Less

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates celebrates the 162nd birthday of Thomas Edison with a celebration including cake, student performances, book signings...Read More

Antique engines, cars and machines will be on display in the historic settlement by the Florida Flywheelers Association both Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21. Read Less

Antique engines, cars and machines will be on display in the historic settlement by the Florida Flywheelers Association both Saturday and Sunday, Marc...Read More