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5 Reasons We Love February in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach

From Groundhog Day to Valentine's Day there's lots of fun packed into the shortest month of the year

By Arianna Dabu, Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach February 4, 2023

Happy February in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach! It's a month of celebrating the love of your life ... whether that be a partner, a child, or ... pizza. Read on for five ways we're having fun this month in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach.


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1. Go crazy for the groundhog  |  Feb. 2

Will he or won't he? Today is the day we find out if the groundhog sees his shadow! No matter if he does or not, celebrate the season in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach by heading to the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve or Lakes Park, to spend some time outside!


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2. Cheer on Rihanna or the Puppy Bowl!  |  Feb. 12

... and the football game too, of course! Looking for the perfect food for Super Bowl Sunday?



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3. Spreading the love

Valentine's Day in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach! Plan a special date night out in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach. Want to stay home with the kids? Order out a special heart-shaped pizza!


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4. National Pizza Day  |  Feb. 9

Oh pizza, how we love you. Let us count the ways: Cheese, pepperoni, anchovy, mushroom... we could go on, but you get the idea. We love Downtown House of Pizza in Fort Myers. What is your favorite pizza spot? How about your favorite toppings? Yes - our favorite is ham and pineapple!


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5. Count those birds!

We're looking forward to adding the feathered friends who visit our bird feeders to the Great Backyard Bird Count! The goal of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project, is to count as many birds as participants can find, and report those findings.

Want to participate? It's easy! Here's how: Decide where you will watch birds. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more. Count them! You can report back using the Merlin Bird ID app. 

We love that you can do this at home with kids, but you can also take your bird counting on the road in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach! Some great places for birdwatching in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach? 

  • Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
  • Four Mile Cove
  • Lakes Park
  • Rotary Park