FGCU Academy

THE ARLINGTON

Contact: Siobhan Mangan, Lifestyle Director, 239-307-3033, Siobhan's assistant is Michelle Thieme

Address: 7900 Arlington Circle, Naples, FL 34113

Community Phone Number: 239-307-3000

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: The Arlington is located off of Lely Cultural Pkwy (off of 951 to the west) south of Rattle Snake Hammock. After turning onto Lely Cultural Pkwy the entrance to The Arlington is on the left, around a small bend. This is a guard gated community. When you arrive let the guard know you are there for the FGCU RA, they will direct from there. Parking is available in front of the entrance and to the left of the main building. Enter The Arlington at the main entrance and check in with the receptionist (just inside the door).

Classroom: There is a large auditorium used for classes at the Arlington. At the front of the auditorium there is a stage with a podium. This community is brand new, everything is state-of-the art and very beautifully appointed. All technology needs can be met at The Arlington.

ASTON GARDENS AT PELICAN MARSH

Contact: Brooke Herington, Director of Celebrations, 239-254-6295

Address: 4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples, FL 34109

Community Phone Number: 239-296-5434

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: I75 South to Immokalee Road (exit 111). Head west on Immokalee to Livingston Road. Then head south on Livingston Road. Entrance will be on your right. When you arrive, just pull through gate and go straight ahead. Park in any uncovered open space and go into main building. (Covered spaces belong to the residents). That is the Independent Living Clubhouse. Once inside, you will be directed to the classroom.

BENTLEY VILLAGE

Contact: Angelique Spencer (goes by Al), Director of Lifestyle, 239- 431-2027, Al's assistant is Sarah Pacheco

Address: 850 Retreat Drive, Naples, FL 34110

Community Phone Number: 239-431-2000

Directions/Gate/Parking Information:  Bentley Village is located off of Rt. 41 (Tamiami Trail) in North Naples. This community is between Wiggins Pass Road and Bonita Beach Road on the west side of Tamiami Trail.  The sign on the road says Vi at Bentley Village/The Retreat.  NOTE: There is a back gate to Bentley Village off of Vanderbilt Drive, do NOT use this entrance as it cannot be entered by visiting guests (only residents with a bar code).  This is a guard gated community.  Upon entering the community of Vi at Bentley Village, check in with the guard at the guardhouse.  Once through the gate follow the main road through the community.  The East Clubhouse is located on your right.  Please park in the parking lot and enter the the front entrance under the overhang.  Once inside you will see a concierge desk on your left, they can help with directions and questions.  To find the theater, take a left at the hallway just beyond the desk and the theater is on your right. 

Classroom: The theater is set up auditorium style for approximately 75 participants. All technology needs can be met in this classroom. WiFi is available for the instructor, but not capable of handling a "hands on" class for many participants.

HIDEAWAY BEACH CLUB

Contact: Andrew Olson, (312) 865-4900 cell

Address: 250 S. Beach Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145

Community Phone Number: 239-394-5555

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: From I-75 travel South to Exit 101 CR 951/Collier Blvd. Follow South on Collier Blvd 16 miles and turn right onto Kendall Drive. Proceed 1.5 miles on Kendall Drive until it curves left becoming Hideaway Circle N (at curve stop at guard gate and let the guard know you are there for FGCU RA). Proceed another .19 miles and turn right onto S. Beach Drive. There is ample parking at Clubhouse.

Classroom: There will be signage at the front entrance to direct you.

MOORINGS PARK

Contact: Mitchell Swanson, Director of Campus Life, 239-643-9104 or Selena Gonzalez

Community Phone Number: 239-643-9111

Address: 120 Moorings Park Drive, Naples, FL 34105

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: The Moorings Park community is located off of Goodlette-Frank Road, just south of Pine Ridge Road. It is on the east side of Goodlette-Frank Road. The community is a guarded, gated community. When you arrive please let the guard know you are there with FGCU RA, they will direct you from there. The majority of RA classes are held in the Moorings Center for Healthy Living. This center is adjacent/attached to a parking garage, please use this garage for parking (there is generally plenty of parking) and follow the signs to the Center for Healthy Living, located on the 3rd floor.

Classroom: Classes are held in the Sheffield Theatre (again, on the 3rd floor of the Center for Healthy Living). The space features comfortable, tiered theater style seating for up to 78 people. The theater has state-of-the-art technology. An IT person is on hand to help our instructors get set up.

MOORINGS PARK GRANDE LAKES

Contact: Lauren Wagner, Director of Lifestyle

Community Phone Number: 239-919-1620

Address: 7410 Little Ln, Naples, FL 34105

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: I-75 North/South - Head West at exit 105. Cross over Livingston Road and stay in left lane.  Turn left Into Moorings Park Grande Lake

MOORINGS PARK AT GREY OAKS

Contact: Ixel Hernandez, Director of Campus Life, 239-213-7749

Community Phone Number: 239-213-7777

Address: 2355 Estuary Drive, Naples, FL 34105

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: The Moorings Park at Grey Oaks community is located off of Airport Pulling Road North. The community is a guarded, gated community. When you arrive please let the guard know you are there with FGCU RA, they will direct you from there. If you get lost, you can call security for help with directions at 239-213-7777. Parking is available, but is limited, so please arrive early. Majority of the parking will be in the parking garage, with some spaces available by the south entrance and along the side of the buildings.

Classroom: Classes are held in the ballroom, which is located on the second floor of Grande Place (name of the clubhouse). There is no sign for the building, the building faces the south entrance of the community. Once you go pass the gate, continue straingt all the way until you see the single building. 

NAPLES CENTER

Contact: John Guerra, The FGCU Academy Director

Phone Number: 239-434-4737

Address: 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Suite 330, Naples, FL 34102

Directions/Parking Information: Goodlette-Frank Rd., North or South, turn into complex at 7th Ave traffic light.  Go straight towards the roundabout.  As you enter the roundabout, take your first exit and then turn Right.  Our building will be on your right.

SIENA LAKES

Contact: Craig Ellsworth

Phone Number: 239-325-6800

Address: 2521 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109

Directions/Parking Information:

From the East: On I-75, take Exit 107 to Pine Ridge Road. Make a left on Pine Ridge Road. Turn right on Livingston Road, then turn left on Orange Blossom Drive. The Siena Lakes sales center will be on your right.

From North Naples and Bonita Springs: Drive South on US-41. Make a left on Vanderbilt Beach Road. Turn right on Airport Pulling Road, then turn left on Orange Blossom Drive. The Siena Lakes sales center will be on your left.

From the South and Marco Island: Drive North on US-41. Turn right on Pine Ridge Road. Make a left on Airport Pulling Road, then turn right on Orange Blossom Drive. The Siena Lakes sales center will be on your left.

Classroom: There is one room used for classes at Siena Lakes. It is very comfortable and state-of-the-art. All technology needs can be met at Siena Lakes.

CYPRESS COVE

Contact: Cheri Helmnick

Address: At HealthPark Florida - 10200 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers 33908

Phone Number: 239-323-1659

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: Summerlin Road to Bass Road, to South Healthpark Dr., to Cypress Cove Drive.

PELICAN LANDING

Contact: Michelle Velasquez – Director of Communications

Phone Number: 239-947-5977 ext.209

Address: At Pelican Landing

24501 Walden Center Drive, Bonita Springs FL 34134. 

Directions/Parking Information: 41 North or South to Pelican Landing Parkway. Turn Right onto Walden Center Drive. Turn Right into Pelican Landing Community Association.  Head straight to building and parking. (The community center is outside the gates of Pelican Landing)

THE COMMONS CLUB AT THE BROOKS

Contact: Daniela Jacob, Enrichment Center Manager, (239) 949-3800, Daniela's assistant is Lorrie Sumner

Address: 9930 Coconut Road, Estero, FL 34135

Community Phone Number: 239-949 3800

Directions/Gate/Parking Information: The Brooks is located approximately 5 miles north of Bonita Beach Road. Take US 41 north to Coconut Road. Turn right on to Coconut Road. Travel east about 1.3 miles to the entrance of The Commons Club Enrichment Center, which will be on your left. Drive up the drive to the circle. Enter The Commons Club Enrichment Center at the main entrance and check in with the receptionist (just inside the door).

Classroom: There are two rooms used for classes at the Commons Club. Both are very comfortable and state-of-the-art. All technology needs can be met at The Brooks.

FGCU MAIN CAMPUS

Contact: Rose Stone, Office Manager

Phone Number: 239-434-4737

Address: 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Edwards Hall, Suite 313, Fort Myers, FL 33965

Directions/Parking Information: Take I-75 South to Exit 128, Alico Rd. Go east (left) on Alico Rd. for half a mile. Go south (right) on Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy for two miles. Turn left at the stoplight at the main FGCU entrance. After entering campus, stop at the information booth for a visitor's parking pass and directions to the proper building. Enter onto the campus at the Main Entrance (FGCU tower), the Sugden Welcome center is the first right after the visitor welcome booth.

THE COLLABORATORY

Phone Number: 239-274-5900

Address: 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Directions/Parking Information: Take US-41 to FL-82/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and head east.  After 1/3 mile, turn on Jackson Street.  The Collaboratory is on the left. 

Classroom: Lectures will be held in the classroom.

BABCOCK RANCH

Address: 42881 Lake Babcock Dr., Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Directions/Parking Information:

From I-75North (Fort Myers or Naples) – Head North on I-75 to exit 141 (FL-80) and then head East towards Labelle.  Take Left onto (FL-31 N). Turn Right onto Lake Babcock Drive.

From I-75 South – Take exit 143 (FL-78 E/Bayshore Rd). Take Left onto (FL-31 N). Turn Right onto Lake Babcock Drive.

MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM

Phone Number: 941-575-9002

Address: 900 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Directions/Parking Information:
From South of Punta Gorda via I-75: Take exit 161 from I-75.  Head West. Follow 41 N/Tamiami Trail. Turn Left onto W Henry St and follow bearing Right onto Shreve St to Left on W Marion Ave.
From Downtown Punta Gorda: Head South along E. Marion to West Marion to Museum.
From Matlacha: Take Burnt Store Road North to 41 North. Turn Left onto W Henry St and follow bearing Right onto Shreve St to Left on W Marion Ave.
From Cape Coral or Fort Myers: Take 41 North. Turn Left onto W Henry St and follow bearing Right onto Shreve St to Left on W Marion Ave.