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Fort Myers Celebrates Memorial Day

• May 12, 2016

Memorial Day is coming up and Fort Myers has a great line up of events to help mark the day. If you want to be close to the action - and the beach! - book your room at Best Western Plus Long Beach for an amazing location at even better prices. Enjoy excellent hotel amenities including free high speed Wi-Fi, a private beach, a heated outdoor pool, convenient water sports rentals located at the front our hotel, a complimentary breakfast, and so much more. Our beach-inspired room and suites are exactly what you dream of when you think of a Florida escape - book online now and we’ll see you soon!
 

3rd Annual Bluegrass Brew & BBQ: May 28

Yum! Live bluegrass music and BBQ? Sounds like a winning combination to us! Head to Matanzas on the Bay on May 28 to take in some craft beer, music by Bugtussle Ramblers and Cooter Creek Bluegrass Band, and a mouthwatering BBQ buffet available from noon to 8 p.m. The entire event runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are just $15 per person, with proceeds going to Operation Open Arms, a non-profit organization providing care and treatment to U.S. military personnel and veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
 

Free Science Cruise For Veterans: May 27 to 30

To mark the Memorial Day holiday here in the United States of America, Pure Florida in Fort Myers is offering a free cruise to veterans and active duty members on May 27, 28, 29 and 30 with the purchase of a paid adult or child ticket. Take your pick: Head out on a lazy river cruise, sightseeing cruise or sunset cruise and sit back to enjoy the land in which you have served and protected. Cruises depart daily at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and at sunset. Check out their website to arrange your free cruise and enjoy!