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SUMMER GETAWAY SPECIAL

Pay for six nights and get the seventh night free! Offer is available for Reservations staying between May 1st and June 30th and reservations staying between August 15th and October 15th. May not be used with other offers. Holiday Periods exempt. 2008 RESERVATONS ONLY.

Edison Festival of Lights

Edison Festival of Lights All February long, Fort Myers celebrates the birthday of its most illustrious historical figure, Thomas A. Edison, in befitting fashion. Edison, who built a home on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River and spent winters there, invented the light bulb. So it's timely that the month of activities culminates with a lighted night parade. Invention competitions, parties, craft shows and a 5K run are all part of the hoopla. 239-334-2999, www.edisonfestival.org

Ft Myers Beach Shrimp Festival & Parade

Two days of festivities in March pay tribute to Fort Myers Beach's harvest of sweet, pink shrimp. It's an event that's been around for close to 50 years. The local Lions Club boils up 1,000 pounds of shrimp for the 40,000 people who attend. Other activities include a 5K Treasure Run, kids run, parade and crowning of the Shrimp Queen. 239-454-7500, www.fmbchamber.com

River & Blues Festival

Hosted by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, this one-day music- and food-lovers extravaganza every April takes place on the scenic Caloosahatchee River in what's known as the River District, historic downtown Fort Myers. Area restaurants dish out appetizing menu items, national bands serve up tasty tunes and specially planned activities amuse the children. The event benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank. 239-338-3500, www.riverandbluesfestival.com

American Sandsculpting Championship

Sandsculping on Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Fort Myers Beach and its famously moldable sand host this major competition during five days in mid-November. In addition to witnessing the Master Sculptors Competition, spectators can participate in an amateur's contest. Broadcast music, demonstrations and beach barbecues keep the free, 20-year-old event lively. 239-454-7500, www.sandfestival.com

Holiday House

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates gets electrified with a million twinkling lights for the entire month of December, and local musicians perform nightly. Holiday House pays tribute to the friendship of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and the festivity of the season at a more than 30-year-old Fort Myers tradition that some 30,000 visitors enjoy each year. Admission is $15 for adults, $1 for children ages 6-12. 239-334-7419, www.efwefla.org/hh.asp

Artfest Fort Myers

Each February, Fort Myers' free, two-day arts celebration decorates downtown with the first-class artwork of more than 200 recognized artists from across the country. Enjoy live entertainment, a high school art competition, and children's art activities. 239-768-3602, www.artfestfortmyers.com

SW Florida & Lee County Fair

Come to a good old-fashioned county fair with Midway rides and agricultural exhibits at North Fort Myers' Lee Civic Center grounds. It runs for 10 days the end of February into early March. 239-543-8368, www.leeciviccenter.com

SUMMER DISCOUNTS

Receive 15% off regular rates for guests staying between June 1 and June 30th!
May not be used with other offers.
Holiday Periods exempt. 2008 Reservations Only.

Guest Reviews of Sandpiper May 2008

"Another trip back to our piece of paradise"
May 21, 2008 thebeacher

Once again, had the greatest time at Sandpiper from May 12 -15. Everything there is perfect to us. From the resort (so clean and beautifully decorated) to the staff who's always friendly and helpful (Hi Diana & Darlene!) and to the best location (in my opinion). We always check out other places while we're there and, to me, The Sandpiper wins hands down! Keep up the good work. We'll see you in a couple of months (again!)

“This is a jewel on the Gulf”
Sandpiper Gulf Resort

mattrsmatt
N.H./FLMay 2, 2008
My sister and I spent a weekend at the Sandpiper celebrating our birthdays. Everything about the experience was above and beyond our expectations - accommodations clean, more than adequate, location perfect, attention paid to detail such as decor, cleanliness. The price was definitely right! There were two pools - one for adults only. And the beach was just a few feet away. The hostess, Darlene, could not have been more helpful and pleasant. We will definitely make it our annual get-away and plan to extend our stay next year!