"Step Up, Florida!" promotes active, healthy lifestyle

Every Saturday in February, the Lee County Health Department hosts events throughout the county promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles for Floridians of all ages and abilities. This is the fifth year the event will showcase the variety of local opportunities Lee County offers for physical activity.

"Our events are geared to highlight different types of dance and martial arts, so people can become acquainted with activities that they can become excited about and continue for a long time to come," says Wendy Wilderman, Event Coordinator. Lee County's events will include:

"Step Up Florida" movin' in the park 2008

Scheduled dates and free activities for Step Up Florida: • Saturday, Feb. 9 Estero Recreation Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero 9 a.m. Tai Chi 10 a.m. Dance Routines 11 a.m. Hip Hop 12 p.m. Karate 1 p.m. Zumba 2 p.m. Gentle Yoga Nordic Pole Walking and Dance Dance Revolution. • Saturday, Feb. 16 Lakes Regional Park 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers *Must pay for parking. $1 an hour or $5 all day) 9 a.m. Zumba 10 a.m. Irish Step YMCA 11 a.m. Tai Kwon Do 12 p.m. Clogging 1 p.m. Line Dancing 2 p.m. Hip Hop 3 p.m. Gentle Yoga Kayak Lessons, DDR Moms Get Fit Stroller Fitness Nordic Pole Walking & more • Saturday, Feb. 23 Cape Coral Library 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral 10 a.m. Chair Dancing 11 a.m. Line Dancing 12 p.m. Modern Dance 1 p.m. Group Power 1:30 p.m. Irish Step YMCA 2 p.m. Belly Dancing Pet CPR, Dance Dance Revolution