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off with the ceremonial “Cracking of the Claw” at Pincher’s restaurant. Visitors can look forward to live music and entertainment, kids’ activities, an abundance of stone crab claws and other seafood throughout the weekend. WHERE TO EAT IN FLORIDA’S PARADISE COAST? Food with a view: Mango’s Dockside Bistro in Marco Island for great food accompanied by panoramic views of the bay and marina. Pasta perfect: The recently renovated Ritz-Carlton Naples has unveiled its newest culinary experience, Nolita, which features artisan pastas made in-house alongside hand-tossed pizzas and a menu of familiar Italian classics inspired by traditional family recipes. Best for ice cream: Head to Kilwins Naples located along Fifth Avenue South for the best ice cream in town. FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION IN FLORIDA’S PARADISE COAST Florida’s Paradise Coast offers a variety of family-friendly places to stay. Luxury LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort located in Naples, reopened in January 2024 with fully renovated rooms and suites. The resort hosts family- friendly activities poolside and beachside. Tiki Sunset – LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort . The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort hosts a unique “Tiki Day Camp”, featuring whole-family activities and supervised children’s programme for those aged 5 to 12, allowing parents the chance to relax for the day. On select dates, the hotel offers “Tiki Time Tonight”, an evening activity so parents can enjoy dinner without the little ones. Later this year, Naples will be welcoming the iconic Great Wolf Lodge which is set to include a 90,000 square- foot indoor water park, a 60,000 square- foot Great Wolf Lodge Adventure Park, 500 rooms, restaurants and retail outlets for families to enjoy. EC For more information on Florida’s Paradise Coast, visit www.paradisecoast.com.
Aerial view of Everglades National Park
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