The spectacular Southwest Florida sunshine offers pristine opportunity to enjoy the abundant sports available all year long.

You would think that in Southwest Florida, sports would be limited to golf, tennis and
fishing, but just not so. There is baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, archery, cycling, running, beach volleyball and the newest craze of boarders, bladers and bikers, just to
name a few.

The many parks and arenas that are being built just for these sports prove that
Southwest Florida has everything you need to fill every sports crazed desire.

In other areas of the U.S., the seasons will often dictate your sporting events as well as participation, but Southwest Florida and its well known beautiful weather, offers year long playtime. Of course the sports spectator has much to choose from with our Mecca of minor leagues and tournaments of all types that come to compete here in our beautiful Southwest Florida sunshine.

Whether your sports craving can only be filled with your participation or if you’re a die-hard sports fan of the many games and tournaments throughout the year, Southwest Florida plays the game and wins.

Southwest Florida Sports
Play Poker with NFL Pros for Fred McCrary's 44 Ways Foundation - Date: May 4, 2012 7:00 PM
Location: Immokalee - Former NFL fullback and Naples High School graduate Fred McCrary will host a Texas Hold 'em poker tournament at Seminole Casino Immokalee as part of the seventh annual poker and golf fundraiser. The event benefits McCrary's 44 Ways Foundation for local underprivileged children. Many current and former NFL players including Mike Vanderjagt (Colts/Cowboys), Winfred Tubbs (Saints/49ers), Terrell Buckley (Packers/Dolphins), Victor Green (Jets), Marcus Pollard (Colts/Lions), and other pro athletes will be on hand to play poker, sign autographs and pose for photos with fans. Must play in the poker tournament to participate in the meet and greet. The winner of the poker tournament will receive an autographed ball. The following items will also be auctioned off. A signed ball by Richard Dent (Chicago Bears), two signed basketballs by Moses Malone (Philadelphia 76ers), a signed football by Cornelius Bennett (Buffalo Bills) and a signed football by Lawrence Taylor (New York Giants). WHEN: Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. COST: Buy-in is $75, plus $75 charity re-buy. 10% of players paid. Players can sign up in the casino's poker room any time prior to the tournament. Call 800-218-0007 for more information. Must be at least 18 years old to play.

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