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Southwest Florida Info - Immokalee
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Immokalee - is the Seminole Indian word for 'my home.' This small town in
eastern Collier County is the center of the area's agricultural industry.
Immokalee's farms produce a significant portion of the nation's fresh produce,
including tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, citrus and more. Drive
down New Market Road any day of the week to check out the Pinhooker's Market,
offering fresh produce at great prices. Harvest Farm's Blueberry Store offers
fresh baked blueberry products and souvenirs. Fresh blueberries are available
from March through May at the Harvest Blueberry U-Pick.
Collier County University Extension offers public Agricultural Tours every year
in March for a behind-the-scenes look at the area's diverse farming industry,
and hosts the Southwest Florida Yard and Garden show in November.
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Two of the region's top environmental attractions are in the Immokalee area.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, located 15 miles east of I-75 on Immokalee Road, is
the crown jewel in Audubon's sanctuary system and protects the world's largest
remaining stand of old growth bald cypress. Recognized internationally as a top
bird watching spot, the sanctuary's 2.25-mile boardwalk produces wonderful
opportunities year round to view bird and animal life. |
Lake Trafford can be found at the end of Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee. This
1,500-acre freshwater lake, an important element in the Everglades ecosystem, is
renowned for crappie, bluegill and bass fishing and is also an excellent place
to view birds, alligators and other wildlife. The Airboats & Alligators airboat
tour departing from Lake Trafford Marina assures alligator sightings.
The Seminole Casino - Immokalee is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for
video gaming, bingo and poker. A favorite destination for groups, the casino is
also well known by locals and visitors for its Seminole-themed restaurant.
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The Seminole Casino
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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