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The Mad Hatter

The Mad Hatter Restaurant is a waterfront beach cottage with clean, classic ambiance. Reservations are not needed but highly suggested. Chefs: Kurt and Michelle Jarris Hours:...

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The Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill

Location: 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, Florida 33904 Phone: Opened in 2014, The Boat House is a waterfront restaurant where locals and tourists can stop by for a bite to eat, a few drinks, or just to enjoy the beautiful southwest...

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Koreshan State Historic Site

Located in Estero, Florida, Koreshan State Historic Site is an interesting place to visit in southwest Florida. Address: 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Florida 33928 Phone: FEES: Entrance: $5.00 per vehicle (2-8 people) ...

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Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Eastern Cottontail rabbits are a very common species in southwest Florida. This chunky, grayish-brown animal is distinguished by its puffy white tail. These rabbits can grow from 14 to 17 inches and weigh between 2-4 pounds. Eastern Cott...

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Muscovy Duck

Muscovy Ducks are considered an invasive species according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Though it is not unusual to see Floridians keeping these ducks as pets. One does not need a permit in order to keep a domesticated ...

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Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: 41660 Horseshoe Rd, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982 Phone: Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 12 pm Saturday- 11 am to 4 pm Sunday (Nov-May)- 11 am to 4pm Admission (cash or check only): Adults- $10 Seniors ...

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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea Mircroptera) also known simply as, Lubber Grasshopper, is the most identifiable grasshopper in Florida. Stages of Lubber Grasshopper: Nymph Stage: smaller than adults, wingless and completel...

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Venice Beach, Florida

Sharky's on the Pier, Venice Beach Pier, & Brohard Park VENICE BEACH IS SHARK TOOTH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Sharky's on the Pier is the only restaurant in the county on the beach. Favored by ...

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Zebra Longwing Butterfly

Florida State Butterfly Zebra Longwing (Heliconius Charithonia) Appearance: Long black wings Distinctive thin yellow bands Slow and graceful flight Habitat: Hardwood hammocks Thickets Gardens More common ...

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Barred Owl

Barred Owls can be seen throughout southwest Florida, particularly around swampy or wooded areas. Habitat: Woodlands Swamps Thick Woods Diet: Small mammals Mice Rodents Squirrels Rabbits ...

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