Pepper Ranch Preserve in Immokalee showcases sunflowers and farm animals

Pepper Ranch Preserve in Immokalee is offering visitors a chance to experience thousands of sunflowers and farm animals for free this weekend and next. Admission is free, but reservations must be made online. Viewing hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are advised to bring bug spray, as recent rain has increased mosquito activity. Guests can hike or drive through the historic 2,600-acre ranch, but drivers should be aware that the road is unpaved and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. For more information, click here. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV