~ Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center ~ "Truly what Florida is all about..."
Imagine…It’s All Here!The Sirata Beach and Conference Center is truly a tropical island paradise.Located on 13 acres of sugary white, privately owned beachfront directly on the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and breathtaking golden sunsets, there is no need to go anywhere else!
Enjoy our unspoiled beach, three beachfront pools (heated when necessary), two whirlpools, and three great places all on one resort: The Compass Grille, a casual restaurant offering ‘Floribbean’ fresh dining for breakfast, lunch & dinner; Rum Runners Bar & Grille, for beachfront or poolside drinks and food; and, Harry’s Beach Bar, truly a local institution and the place to be seen.We would also be remiss if we didn’t mention our Lobby Lounge, for a more intimate late night gathering and our hidden treasure, The Sea Breeze Trading Company, for memorabilia and sundries.
Our resort has more than 380 rooms of which 170 are suites, all at affordable rates.Choose from a variety of guest rooms with kitchenettes, refrigerators, and family style suites.On site amenities include a fitness center, Captain Dave’s wave runners, paddle boats, and even a children’s play area.With so much on property, you won’t have to leave.In case you do, we have full concierge services.
We also offer 14 meeting rooms in 15,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outddor function space, and have award winning weddings, and on-property specialists to make memories of a lifetime.
~ Come and enjoy the friends you have yet to meet! ~
~ Welcome to the Armed Forces Military Museum ~ "The History, the Memories, the Story of our Freedom"
The Armed Forces Military Museum is the largest military memorabilita collection in the state of Florida. If you like military history, artifacts, vehicles and tanks this is a must see. The 35,000 sq ft museum is beautifully laid out in a time line from WWI through present day Iraq. Each era was created in a diorama with sound effects and audio to enhance the awareness of a particular event in history. Excellent for all ages and military buffs. A museum that you will not soon forget dedicated with respect to our armed forces.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time? Now you can! Experience the fight for your freedom through the eyes of American heroes, as The Armed Forces Military Museum (AFMM), walks you through military history from a WWI trench to the flight deck of the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi.
Currently the museum has completed displays reflecting WWI, an extensive display of Japanese memorabilia associated with the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor, displays of the USMC in the South Pacific, D-Day landings, German Third Reich, Korean War and 8063rd M.A.S.H memorabilia. Exhibits are enhanced with simulations of smoke, sounds of airplanes and tanks, and other audio/visual effects. These effects will make you feel you are part of the action.
"All under one roof where History comes to life!"
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Billie Swamp Safari / Big Cypress Shootout
800-949-6101
SEMINOLE WAR REENACTMENT, HISTORIC AND
CULTURAL DISPLAYS HIGHLIGHT THE
"BIG CYPRESS SHOOTOUT"
Seminole Tribe of Florida will present a reenactment of the Second Seminole War at the Big Cypress Shootout at Billie Swamp Safari located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.The battle reenactments honor the Seminole’s struggle and sacrifice to remain in their homeland and will feature authentic weapons, soldier and warrior attire and tactics typical of the Second Seminole War.The three-day event will also include music, Seminole food, Seminole and pioneer artisans, tomahawk throws, primitive archery competition, authentic Seminole and soldier camps, venomous snake shows and alligator wrestling.“Period settlers” from around the country will hew wood, iron and silver crafts and depict trading techniques from the Seminole war era.Musical guests include: Okefenokee Joe, Benjamin Dehart (The Cracker Tenor) and Cowbone.
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2010 - The battle reenactments will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.Billie Swamp Safari, located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.
WHO: In the 1830’s, the United States was attempting to enforce its policy of Indian removal.The Seminoles were facing the loss of their homeland and their freedom.After broken treaties and failed peace parleys, the Seminoles took up arms against removal.The US Government thought they could quickly overpower the Seminoles and waged the fiercest of all wars ever waged between the US Government and Native Peoples.They burned settlements and captured, killed and scattered many Seminole families.This seven year war cost more than the American Revolution and involved 52,000 soldiers fighting against less than 2,000 warriors.The Seminoles fought with courage and determination and had a unique knowledge of the land.Although many Seminoles were killed or removed to present-day Oklahoma, they were never defeated, and to this day their 3500 descendants are known as “The Unconquered” Seminole Tribe of Florida.
COST:$7 adults, $5 children(Cash Only). CONTACT:
For more information, call: 1-800-GO-SAFARI or email: shootout@semtribe.com or visit us online at www.semtribe.com/calendar.
