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The Green Scene
More than 30 hotels and resorts on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have been certified as Florida Green Lodging properties.
More than 30 hotels and resorts on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have been certified as Florida Green Lodging properties.
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The Florida Green Lodging Program recognizes hotel properties that have made major strides in conserving Florida's natural resources. These hotels and resorts have adopted best practices such as investing in Energy Star equipment, using green lighting and low-flow water features, implementing linen and towel reuse programs, and recycling.
The local accommodations that have earned Florida Green Lodging certification are:
- The Bridgewater Inn, Matlacha
- Crowne Plaza Fort Myers, Fort Myers
- Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs
- Inn at the Springs, Bonita Springs
- Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Fort Myers
- Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Myers Beach
- Ocean's Reach, Sanibel Island
- Diamondhead Beach Resort, Fort Myers Beach
- Sanibel Inn, Sanibel Island
- Seaside Inn, Sanibel Island
- Song of the Sea, Sanibel Island
- Sunset Beach Resort, Sanibel Island
- Blue Dolphin Cottages, Sanibel Island
- Hampton Inn & Suites, Fort Myers Beach
- Bokeelia Tarpon Inn, Bokeelia
- Country Inn & Suites, Sanibel Gateway, Fort Myers
- Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers
- Courtyard by Marriott, Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
- Sundial Beach & Golf Resort, Sanibel Island
- The Riviera Villas, Fort Myers Beach
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fort Myers
- Residence Inn by Marriott, Fort Myers
- Castaways Beach & Bay Resort, Sanibel Island
- Cayo Costa State Park Cabins, off Boca Grande
- Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Fort Myers
- Hyatt Coconut Plantation, Bonita Springs
- La Quinta Inn & Suites, Fort Myers
- Mango Street Inn, Fort Myers Beach
- Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Fort Myers
- Best Western Ft. Myers Inn & Suites, Fort Myers
- Shell Point Guest House, Sanibel Gateway
- Holiday Inn Historic District, Fort Myers
- Hotel Indigo, Fort Myers
Other local businesses are moving forward with green initiatives as well. Tanger Outlet Center in Fort Myers has instituted a series of proactive "green-wise" programs to conserve energy and resources. The bargain-friendly shopping center – featuring more than 45 brand-names stores such as Coach, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren – has adopted eco-conscious operating methods for landscaping, lighting and recycling. Tanger even provides informative nature brochures and labels the native trees and plants on-site.
Tanger Outlet Center has also developed a series of green-themed promotions. Also available are "Go Green" gift cards, which come with eco-friendly packaging made up of special seeded paper. Once the gift card is used, the packaging can be planted and wildflowers will grow.
The green efforts of local businesses echo the area's long history of environmental stewardship, and the region's pride in its natural beauty.
For more information on the green hotels and resorts featured here, or to find other places to stay in the area, go to www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/accommodations. For places to shop, visit www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/shopping.
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