FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Local restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes and will compete for the top “Taste of the Beach” award this weekend.
The 22nd Annual Taste of the Beach will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Old San Carlos Boulevard. Entry costs $5 for adults and children over 12. Food tickets will be $1 each.
For more information visit the event’s website.
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