Southwest Florida's Newcomers Guide to Paradise
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80 | SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE David S. Ballestas, M.D Michael Lawson, ARNP, FNP-BC Internal Medicine - Primary Care Serving the community for all your Medical needs since 1984. Monday-friday 8AM - 6PM Saturday 9aM - 3PM (during SeaSon) MEDICAL PAVILION CLINIC 2525 Harbor Blvd., Suite 102•Port Charlotte, FL 941.629.9190•after HourS 629-7593 www.MedicalPavilionClinic.net adno=3899623-1 Walk-Ins Welcome Natalie DeSantis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Southwest Florida has a variety of attractions to entertain families and adults. These include animal sanctuaries, nature parks, botanical gardens, historic homes and museums. Arcadia Opera House features one of the largest antique collections in the state. 106 W. Oak St., Arcadia. 863-494-9444 Art Center Sarasota Four galleries exhibiting local, regional, and international artists. 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-365-2032 Big Cat Habitat The large-animal rescue is a permanent home for dozens of exotic animals, offers placement for animals in need, and works to educate the public about animal care and conservation. 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. 941-371-6377 Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Engaging exhibits as well as educational programs that interpret the scientifi c knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St W, Bradenton. 941-746-4131 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Enjoy wildlife and wild rides. 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. https:// buschgardens.com/tampa. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium A natural history museum with live native and teaching animals, and exhibits about the animals, plants and environment of Southwest Florida. 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers 239-275-3435 Devil's Den Spring is an underground spring inside a dry cave has been home to many extinct animal fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age. 5390 N.E 180th Ave., Williston. 352-528-3344, www.devilsden.com Edison & Ford Winter Estates is the former winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Includes museum and botanical garden. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 239-334-7419. Fishermen's Village Waterfront shopping, dining and resort. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals with the goal of building awareness and inspiring action for species and habitat conservation. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-273-4000. Gatorama Climb into a pool of baby gators as our keeper guides you on the proper way to catch the little critter, alligator/ crocodiles shows, hatching festival, Tortoise and python encounters, 10665 N. U.S. Highway 27, Palmdale. 863-675-0623. Harborwalk Multi-use recreational trail. Bicycle rentals available. 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Attractions