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Selections from a local collector's unique and beautiful Christmas nativity displays

Charlotte Harbor, FL

22959 Bay shore Road

Holiday Splendor Holiday Home Tour—The historic mansion's magnificent antique furnishings and architectural elements will be accentuated by the decorative designs of central Florida businesses. Holiday Home Tours: Mon.-Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM; Sun. 1-5 PM $15 adults, $8 children 5-12, under 5 free, $5 members; includes Sanctuary admission. (closed Dec. 24 & 25) Saturday, December 10 only, 5 to 9 PM—Experience the ambiance of Pinewood at night!

Lake Wales, FL  33853

1151 Tower Blvd

Festivities include break dancers and other street performers, fire breathers, escape artists magicians and a dog show circus act.

Tampa, FL 33605

1600 E 8th Ave

813.242.4660

Music, food, camping and trail riding over 22 miles of trails.

Live Oak, FL

3076 95th Drive

386.364.1683; 386.364.2998

Hollywood, FL

Annual Christmas Light Tour with over 4 million lights. See the breathtaking lights of Mount Dora, Lake Dora and Tavares, and tour the magical Dora Canal at night to seek the Black Crown Heron. We provide lap blankets, serve hot apple cider and homemade cookies, while we sing Christmas Carols.

Mount Dora, FL

Includes five-course dinner, murder mystery, New Year's party and midnight champagne toast beginning at 8 PM.

Fort Myers, FL

4110 Centerpoint Drive

A 7-foot tall fiberglass tangerine will drop from a pole 40 feet tall at midnight ringing in the New Year. Dropping the tangerine is a spin on the New York City tradition, where a lighted ball drops in Times Square. This year's event features live entertainment and games for children and families and food. Hats and noisemakers will be provided and cotton candy, sno-cones and other treats will be available. Tangerine Time in a non-alcoholic event.

Brooksville, FL

The buffet will be served from 7 to 8:30 PM and dancing will be from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

Masaryktown, FL

539 Lincoln Ave

An exciting evening to bring in the "New Year". Doors open at 7:30 PM with hors d' oeuvres, followed by Dinner at 8:00 featuring Hand Carved Beef Tenderloin / Au jus Lobster Tail / Drawn butter with green beans and red bliss potatoes salad w/dressing, dinner rolls & Dessert Talented Senior Members will provide the festivities with music, Dancing, Karaoke and Games. Continental Breakfast of Danish, Juice and Coffee after the stroke of midnight

Cape Coral, FL

400 Santa Barbara Blvd

Count down to noon as Lowry Park Zoo and Radio Disney AM 1380 host the annual one-of-a-kind celebration for families at Lowry Park Zoo. The party, officially known as "Noon Year's Eve", begins at 9:30 AM with a juice toast at noon in celebration of the New Year

Tampa, FL

1101 West Sligh Ave

A multi-artist showcase at 7 and 9 PM.

Ptt Charlotte, FL

New Year's Eve in Times Square, a Multi artist showcase.

Port Charlotte, FL

2280 Aaron Street

Restaurants, bars, fraternal and social organizations will usher the year in with food, fun and traditional festivities. Street performers, including a clown, balloonist, magician and mime, will entertain throughout the day. Fireworks blast off from the pier at midnight.

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Old San Carlos Boulevard

Celebrate the New Year with a peaceful gathering among friends for a carillon concert and poetry readings on the banks of the Suwannee River at 1 PM.

White Springs, FL

US-41 N

At Seminole Okalee Indian Village located in the Seminole Paradise.

Hollywood, FL 33024

6300 Stirling Road

800.683.7800

End the year with a cruise down Wakulla River followed by a buffet in the Wakulla Springs Dining Room.

Wakulla Springs, FL 32327-0390

550 Wakulla Drive

850.224.5950; 850.561.7217; 850.561.7282 Fax

Celebration featuring Donna the Buffalo, a six-member band of electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, accordion, fiddle, bass, drums and rubboard on a journey that began with old-time Appalachian music.

St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2895

535 4th Avenue N

More than 20 venues featured in this alcohol-free event for adults and children, featuring musicians, bands and a kid's musical show. Centered around the Pier and Vinoy basin, First Night features everything from fire sculptures to music, dancing, poetry, puppetry, theater, art, games and fireworks at midnight. Event hours are 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Handicap accessible.

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

800 2nd Avenue NE

Welcome the New Year with music and snow.

Naples, FL

New Year's entertainment with music, lights, prizes, giveaways, food vendors, and radio station remotes. Nationally and locally known performing artists celebrate the night.

Gainesville, FL

352.334.5064; 352.334.2249 Fax

Celebrate the New Year with exciting car racing events, featuring blindfolded drivers, racing in reverse and lights out flashlight racing.

Punta Gorda, FL

8655 Piper Road

Enjoy visual and performing arts in non-alcoholic venues at various locations.

Delray Beach, FL

561.279.1380 x 17

Live music in Events Plaza leading up to firework's extravaganza over lagoon at midnight.

Sandestin, FL

9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W

850.267.8117; 800.622.1038 (tollfree)

12 full hours of "Taste of Deltona", children's activities, music/dancing, local entertainment leading up to a "headliner" act culminating in laser light show at midnight to bring in 2006!

Deltona, FL

A semi-formal dinner/dance, open to the public, with hors d'ouvres beginning at 6 PM.

Deltona, FL

Before the Outback Bowl, Party at the Fish Bowl! Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Waterfront from 9 PM UNTIL 1 AM.

Tampa, FL

701 Channelside Drive

Children's story hour featuring puppets and craft activity from 10 to 11 AM.

DeBary, FL

Annual New Year's Eve fund-raiser for the Collier County Chapter of the American Red Cross featuring gourmet cuisine and dancing.

Naples, FL

239.596.6868

Celebrate the New Year with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at 7 PM. Peter Rubhardt, conducting. Ryan Anthony, trumpet

Penscola, FL 32502

118 S Palafox Street

Experience a living history reenactment of the first battle of the Second Seminole War. At this site on December 28, 1835, 180 Seminole warriors ambushed Major Francis Dade and his command of 107 U.S. soldiers. Park gates open at 9 AM with activities and food concessions going until 5 PM Battle reenactment at 2 PM.

Bushnell, FL 33513

7200 CR 603 S Battlefield Drive

The Farmer's Market is held Saturday morning from 8:00 AM until 12 Noon. Featuring fresh produce, bakery items and citrus.

Start the evening by the Lodge fireplace with drinks and nibblesat 4:00 PM. At 5 PM head down to the waterfront for a romantic cruise followed by a scrumptious buffet dinner in the lodge dining room. Guest rooms available. Call 850.224.5950 for rates and reservations.

Wakulla Springs, FL 32327

Wakulla Springs Lodge

550 Wakulla Park Drive

Ybor City Fresh Market

The vendors will sell their fruit & vegetables, garden plants, herbs, cut flowers, bonsai, seeds, cooked/prepared foods, baked goods, fresh bread, seafood, BBQ/smoked meat, cheese, smoothies, pasta, ethnic food, specialty foods, coffee, condiments, jams, nuts, dried herbs, sauces, flavored oils, and vinegars. Non-food items include handmade artwork, crafts, clothing, toys, stained glass, massage, decorative household items, wreaths, refrigerator magnets and silk/dried flowers.

Leesburg, FL

500 W Main St

352.365.0053

Mexico Beach New Years Twice

New Years Celebration "Celebrate Safe- celebrate twice" is the theme of this event. Because Mexico Beach & St. Joe Beach are in two different time zones revelers can celebrate New Year's twice. The Trolley carries revelers between eastern and central time zones 7 PM – 2 AM.

Mexico Beach, FL

888.723.2546 (tollfree)

An 8:30 PM reception prior to the 10 PM concert and a champagne toast at midnight.

Naples, FL

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd

The last night of Holiday House at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. View the lights and seasonal decorations that fill the 14 acres of gardens and historic homes.

Fort Myers, FL

2350 McGregor Blvd

DeBary, FL

The market is one of Florida's oldest and largest. Market hours are 7 AM to Noon. The Market includes such categories as: bakery, seafood, fresh eggs, fruits, vegetables, plants, fresh flowers, nuts and coffee.

Daytona Beach, FL

Magnolia Ave Bridge from Beach St

386.671.3272

Fernandina Beach, FL

An easy stroll on an elevated wooden boardwalk winding through Wabasso Island's mangrove forest at 9:30 AM. Meet our Nature Guide in ELC's Entry Pavilion. No reservations necessary. One hour walk.

Wabasso, FL

255 Live Oak Drive

772.589.5050; 772.589.7723 Fax

Learn to kayak from the skilled instructors. You will learn basic paddling skills and build self confidence as you paddle our stable, sit-on-top kayaks on the gentle, warm waters of Lake Wyman.  A great way for novices who would like to try this growing activity, or for those who would like to learn to paddle efficiently. Times may vary on this 1.5 hour class, so make a reservation. Included: Kayaks, and all equipment, bottled water and VPB instructors.

Boca Raton, FL

1801 N Ocean Blvd

561.881.9757; 561.828.2829 Fax

Field trips and classroom lab activities for families and students. The eco-learning never ends.

Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

100 Lighthouse Drive

386.304.5545

Held from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM, rain or shine.

St Augustine, FL

1340 A1A South

Ybor City Fresh Market

Featuring produce, baked goods and arts & crafts. Free and pets welcome

Tampa, FL 33675

8th Ave and 18th Street

813.241.2442

Weekend Nature Movies At GTM Reserve

Visit the GTM Reserve Environmental Education Center for exciting exhibits about our environment and a featured a film series on the big screen in the auditorium. The movies begin at 10 AM and 1 PM with an approximate running time of 30 minutes.

GTM Reserve Environmental Education Center 

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

505 Guana River Rd

904.823.4500

The Farmer's Market features fresh-off-the-farm produce, plants, cut flowers, homemade jellies and jams from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Lakeland, FL

Vendors sell crafts, collectibles, antiques, fresh produce, baked goods, seafood, BBQ, plants from 8 AM to 2 PM.

Palatka, FL

(South of Memorial Bridge)

386.312.0280

View the stars through high-tech equipment at the SCAS Observatory.

Miami, FL

17555 SW 79th Ave

1/2 mile west of Old Cutler Road

Explore mangrove forest-lined creeks and discover the secretive lives of the habitat's wildlife

Coral Gables, FL

9610 Old Cutler Rd

Roving nature guides at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Learn about wetland plants and wildlife along the boardwalk. No reservation needed. Seasonal guided walks on the South Side Boardwalk.

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

1100 Southern Blvd

Enjoy a daytime canoe trip exploring the mangrove and salt marsh communities that line the shores of Biscayne Bay.   These Guided Tours, led by experienced Naturalists, venture into nearby mangrove canoe "tunnels" or go to the recently restored Chicken Key Bird Rookery that lies a mile off-shore. 

Miami, FL 33157

16701 SW 72nd Ave

Only original hand made crafts are on display for your purchase.

Fort Pierce, FL

(1/2 mile north of the Library)

772.460.5299

Market with fresh produce, plants, fresh baked artisan breads, pastries, kettle korn, zeppolis and fresh pressed juices.

Apopka, FL 32703

Forest Avenue/East First Street

Marketday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Bartow, FL

Central Avenue
863.519.0508

Live concert entertainment on the outdoor stage at CityPlace Plaza with dinner, shops and boutique's from 7 to 11:00 PM.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

700 South Rosemary Ave

877.877.7677 (tollfree); 561.366.1000; 561.366.1001 Fax

Saturday night races begin at 7:00 PM.

Punta Gorda, FL

8655 Piper Road

941.575.7223

FREE Monthly in-water

Placida, FL

12575 Placida Road

941.697.8825

The vendors will sell their fruit & vegetables, garden plants, herbs, cut flowers, bonsai, seeds, cooked/prepared foods, baked goods, fresh bread, seafood, BBQ/smoked meat, cheese, smoothies, pasta, ethnic food, specialty foods, coffee, condiments, jams, nuts, dried herbs, sauces, flavored oils, and vinegars. Non-food items include handmade artwork, crafts, clothing, toys, stained glass, massage, decorative household items, wreaths, refrigerator magnets and silk/dried flowers.

Leesburg, FL

500 W Main St

352.365.0053

Market is open from 7:30 to 11:30 AM behind Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe.

Naples, FL

239.434.6533;239.261.8936

All level of players are welcome each Saturday from 12 noon to 3 PM.

Fort Myers, FL 33908

16760 Bass Rd/16355 Summerline Rd

239.810.0614
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Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail from 9 to 11 AM.  Join this 0.75 mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes.  Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

3940 Keystone Road

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

727.453.6800

Every Saturday 8AM-12 noon. Open year round. Come to the Market...It's a  Saturday Morning Tradition!

Ft Pierce, FL

between FP City Marina and Main Library

772.940.1145

Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail.  Join us for this 0.75 mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes.  Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must and water, a hat, and insect repellent are recommended.  Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike.   Admission:  Free.  All ages welcome - children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Tarpon Springs, FL  34688 

3940 Keystone Rd

727.453.680