What to do and see in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Classes & Workshops

The Sailor Circus in Sarasota, Florida is known worldwide as "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth." Sailor Circus Academy is one of the top circus schools in the USA. More than a hundred students from Sailor Circus Academy perform for the public in full-length circus shows. You'll see circus acts on the high wire, hand balancing, flying trapeze, juggling, clowning and much more. Great family entertainment! Circus classes and lessons are available year-round for children and adults who want to get into the act!

Welcome to Offshore Sailing School at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. All of our top-notch sailing courses and sailing vacations are offered including sailing lessons to sailing certification courses where you can learn on vacation. You will sail among sparkling blue waters with spectacular marine life, from egrets and pelicans to dolphins and manatees. Come for the weekend or stay for the week and learn a lifelong skill on vacation! Have your sailing adventure while your family enjoys the beach or resort activities. Corporate team building sailing programs are also offered at our Ft. Myers Beach location. Ask about our 'Tweens & Teens Learn Free family sailing vacation package!

Paddleboard SWFL (Southwest Florida) is all about getting people on the water, ridiculously close to wildlife, without negatively impacting the environment. We offer paddleboard lessons, tours, rentals, fitness sessions (Paddlelates and Paddle Yoga) and group events. We launch almost anywhere in Southwest Florida including Sanibel, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero and Bonita Springs. Learn how to "walk" on water while watching a variety of wildlife including manatees, dolphins and sea turtles. See you soon!!

Sanibel Sea School is dedicated to vibrantly teaching children and adults about marine ecosystems. We use the barrier island habitats of Sanibel and Captiva to give our students an opportunity to touch, feel, and understand their surroundings. Thanks to the nature of field education, we provide a rich ocean experience that will invigorate students for a lifetime of appreciation and responsibility. We offer transformative education. It's more than an experience, it changes the way we live.

Understand Photography offers photography tours, excursions and training in beautiful Southwest Florida. We offer photo trips into the Everglades, Sanibel Island, Cape Romano and more. We are a small group of professional photographers who love to teach and help! We work hard to be patient and clear instructors, as well as experienced photographers. We offer nature boat tours, group tours and private instruction/excursions. Please read the hundreds of reviews on our meetup site. We've been doing this for over ten years now and it's gone very well!!!

Paint studio, wine bar, art gallery rolled into one! A SWFL must do! Paint a beach scene (or whatever you want!) On canvas, a coconut, wine glass, beer stein,wood pallets, etc! It's FUN art, not fine art! No experience needed! We help you along. Locally owned. Not your average "paint and sip".

Tennis, anyone? Looking for some exercise, professional hits and tips, and lots of fun? Experience Award-Winning Tennis with a USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional and National Champion! Susan Evans is a career tennis teaching professional and loves to share her passion and knowledge of the sport with her students to help them improve their game and overall tennis journey. She offers professional tennis teaching services to all ages and levels to both visitors and locals alike. Both Susan and her Island Tennis are Net Generation Providers accredited by the USPTA, and is USTA SafeSport Trained and Safe Play Approved. Island Tennis is locally owned, operated, licensed, insured and an accomplished small business having earned the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award three consecutive years and the 2015 Best of Marco Island Award for Tennis. To book, please call or see website. Advance reservations required. It's tennis fun in the sun with Susan and Island Tennis!

Turn an afternoon into an adventure with our intimate, outdoor garden glassblowing workshops. Go home with an ornament, bowl, or other glass creation. Please no walk-ins at the private studio.

Uncork your inner artist! Come enjoy an evening out with friends, have a date night, celebrate a special occasion, or come alone and meet new people! Bring your favorite wine, beer, soda, snacks, etc. and have a pARTy. We supply everything you need to complete your masterpiece, including a local artist. No Experience Required!