2022 Fall Newcomers Guide
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Seminole Gulf Railway — Murder Mystery Dinner Train All aboard for a one-of-a-kind theatrical and culinary experience. 4110 Center Pointe Drive, Fort Myers. 239-275-6060 Salvador Dali Museum Dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí. It houses the largest collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. 727-823-3767 Sunken Gardens This 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. 1825 4th St., N. St. Petersburg. 727-893-7111 The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida Artifacts, photos, exhibits and events. 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. 239-263-9200 The Naples Zoo A 43-acre zoo and historic botanical garden. 1590 Goodette-Frank Road, Naples. 239-262-5409 NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE 83 FILE PHOTO A white ibis searches a rain water puddle for insects at the Peace River Wildlife Center, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway Punta Gorda. 941-637-3830. Venice Art Center Exhibits, art classes and instruction. 390 Nokomis Ave., S. Venice. 941-485-7136 Visual Arts Center Exhibits, art classes and instruction. 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. 941-639-8810 Weeki Wachee Springs State Park An enchanted spring where you can see live mermaids, take a trip on a river boat cruise, learn about Florida wildlife, and swim in the pristine waters at Buccaneer Bay. You can also embark on a paddling adventure down the pristine waterway of the Weeki Wachee River. 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. 352-597-8484. FILE PHOTO The Ca' d'Zan or "House of John," on the Ringling campus. The Venetian Gothic residence was the winter home of the American circus owner, developer and art collector John Ringling and his wife Mable. The campus also is home to the John & Mable Museum of Art, the Ringling Circus Museum and the Historic Asolo Theater. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 941-359-5700, www.ringling.org. PHOTO PROVIDED The Florida Aquarium is actively engaged in stewardship of the natural environment as a conservation-based attraction with mission programs that include conservation and research, educa- tion and outreach. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-273-4000, https://www.flaquarium.org.