Red Sox and Twins 2010 Spring Training in Fort Myers, Florida

It’s that time again! The first MLB Spring Training game for the 2010 season in Ft. Myers is on March 4, 2010 between the Twins and Red Sox. The game will be the first of seven meetings between these two baseball teams that train in Fort Myers during the spring.

If you are planning to attend spring training games, we recommend that you reserve your Fort Myers vacation home or condo rental. Hurry! Check out our special discounted rates and see a complete list of available Florida vacation rental homes or condos in Ft. Myers here:

Ft Myers Condo Rentals and Vacation Home Rentals

Holiday Vacation in Fort Myers

The holidays are here! If you are planning a Christmas vacation in Fort Myers, Florida, you may want to consider a vacation condo or home rental from SunshineRental.com. Rates start at only $295 per week. Check the exact location of each vacation property in or near Ft. Myers. Hurry! Space is limited, but we have several properties available. Check out the special holiday rates and discounts at SunshineRental.com/properties now.

Reserve Your Florida Winter Rental Now

The 2009 holidays are approaching fast. At this time, a lot of folks are making plans for the holidays and their winter vacations and getaways. Check out our Florida winter rentals. We also offer vacation rentals in Tennessee.

View photos of Fort Myers, Florida winter rentals
View photos of High Chalet winter rental in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
View photos of Summit on Ski Mountain (in Gatlinburg)

We’ve redesigned our web site!

We have redesigned SunshineRental.com to make it easy for you to find information on Fort Myers vacation rental condominiums and homes. The new site includes a comprehensive listing of all of our rental properties in Fort Myers Florida. View maps and photos for each of our vacation destinations. We also offer vacation rentals in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Please visit our new web site at SunshineRental.com.

July 4th Weekend in Fort Myers

Make travel plans for your next summer vacation. Celebrate July 4th with a getaway weekend in Fort Myers, Florida. Below is a list of events scheduled in the Ft. Myers area.

Calendar of Events (source: fortmyers.org)

July 4
Fourth of July on the Beach
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier & Times Square, Ft. Myers Beach
(239) 454-7500

July 4
Independence Day Festival
Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers

http://www.centennialpark.com/events/fjuly.html

July 4
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel Island
(239) 472-1080

July 4 and 5
Red, White and BOOM
Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral
(239) 549-6900

http://www.capecoralchamber.com/chamber/events.asp

Need a place to stay in Ft. Myers this summer? Enjoy more time at the beach or at the golf course. Check out travel specials and photos and listings for vacation home and condo rentals in Fort Myers, Florida at Sunshinerental.com.

New Fort Myers Vacation Home Rental Listing

A vacation home rental is available in Palm Tree Escape. Reserve this south Fort Myers, Florida property for your spring or summer vacation starting at $495 per week. View details and a photo gallery of this new rental listing at http://www.sunshinerental.com/palm-tree-escape.html

Vacation in Sebring Florida – and stick to your budget!!

Enjoy all that Florida has to offer without breaking your budget!! Sebring is known for economic golfing packages, great fishing, and for the 12 hours of Sebring annual American Le Mans Series Race.  There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy while in the area including visiting Highland Hammocks State Park, Fishing, Boating, and Walking/running/or biking along the 11 mile paved path around Lake Jackson.  After visiting the area, you will be drawn back again and again.

 If you are coming from out of the area, book your accommodations early; they book well in advance. Visit www.SunshineRental.com to view rentals in the Sebring area.

Upcoming Events – Reasons to Visit Fort Myers

Planning a vacation in Ft. Myers, Florida? Here are other reasons to visit Fort Myers in March and April according to the Chamber of Commerce.

March 2009

Annual Lee County Reading Festival
The Harborside Event Center & Centennial Park

http://www.lee-county.com/library/ReadingFestivalHome.htm

Fort Myers Springs Boat Show
Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers, Florida

http://www.fortmyersboatshow.com

71st Annual Sanibel Shell Fair and Show
The Sanibel Community Association and
The Sanibel – Captiva Shell Club
2173 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, Florida, 33957

Greek Fest – Greek Food, Music, Dance and Family Fun
Annuciation Greek Orthodox Church
8210 Cypress Lake Dr. Fort Myers, Florida
(239) 481- 2099

Annual All- Florida Championship Rodeo
Arcadia (124 Heard Street, right off of US Highway 17).

http://www.arcadiarodeo.com

Fort Myers Shrimp Festival
Fort Myers Beach
(Lynn Hall Park, Estero Island, Fort Myers Beach, FL)
(239) 454-7500

http://www.fl-seafood.com/consumers/festivals/ftmyers_festival.htm

Annual Lehigh Spring Festival
Veterans Park, Lehigh
(55 South Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33936)
(239) 229-9318

http://www.lehighspringfestival.com/main.html

Bonita Springs Tomato and Seafood Festival
Bonita Recreation Center, Bonita Springs
(239) 334-7007

Cape Coral Sounds of Jazz
Jaycee Park 4125 SE 20th Place Cape Coral, FL
(239) 573-3122
Dates: To be announced

April 2009

Fort Myers River and Blues Festival
Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers
(10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers)
Dates: April 19th, 2009
(239) 229-9825

http://www.riverandbluesfestival.com

Sanibel/ Captiva Taste of the Islands
Sanibel Community Park
(2221 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island)
(239) 472-3644

If you are looking for a Fort Myers vacation home or condo rental at a great price, please check out the listings and photos at sunshinerental.com.

Fort Myers is a Top Travel Destination in a Down Ecomomy

The Associated Press reports that in January 2009, travelers are starting to flock towards smaller U.S. cities.  According to a study of American Express Travel bookings, one of the top destinations during the current economic downturn is Fort Myers, Florida.

Fort Myers is known for its beaches and its proximity to golf courses. The Fort Myers area includes other top travel destinations such as Sanibel Island and Bonita Springs. Currently, Ft. Myers is also a hot spot for Major League Baseball Spring Training as it is the spring home for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox.

Find a vacation rental home or condo at sunshinerental.com. View photos of the rental properties in Fort Myers and book your rental today. Hurry! Prices are low and rentals are being reserved quickly.

Spring Training 2009 in Fort Myers, Florida

Major League Baseball’s Spring Training begins at the end of the second week of February 2009. Pitchers and catchers report for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers during that time. The first Spring Training game for the 2009 season in Ft. Myers is on February 25th between the Twins and Red Sox. The game will be the first of five meetings between the two baseball teams that train in Fort Myers during the spring.

Plan your spring vacation in Florida and reserve your Fort Myers vacation home or condo rental for the 2009 Spring Training season. See a complete list of available Florida vacation rental homes or condos in Ft. Myers here:

Vacation Home Rentals in Fort Myers, Florida