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14 surprising facts about Fort Myers and Sanibel, FL 1. Fort Myers got its name as an engagement present. In 1850, General David Twiggs was put in charge of a small fort on the Caloosahatchee River. His daughter, Marion, fell in love with one of Twiggs’ staff officers, Abraham C. Myers. Twiggs liked the…
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Apr
17
2020
7 WAYS TO SCRATCH THE TRAVEL ITCH WITHOUT TRAVELING Once at a reader meetup, a fellow traveler approached me. He had just returned from an overland drive from New York City to Patagonia. After I peppered him with questions about his trip (I mean, really, how cool does that trip sound?), he asked me one: “How…
Apr
16
2020
Matthew Wilson Feb 24, 2020, 12:37 PM A dog and cat snuggle together. Auscape/Getty Images Owning a pet can positively impact not only your health but also your lifestyle. Couples who own a pet together have lower blood pressure and interact with each other more than couples who do not own a…
Apr
15
2020
Home Workout #1: Beginner Bodyweight This at-home routine, as we lay out in our Beginner Bodyweight Workout article, is as follows: Bodyweight squats: 20 reps Push-ups: 10 reps Walking lunges: 10 each leg Dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug or another weight): 10 each arm. Plank: 15 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 reps The above is what we call…
Apr
13
2020
Written by Erik Devaney @bardofboston Working from home is awesome … right up until the cat throws up on your computer. And your neighbor, who you can only assume is building a time machine, starts firing up all sorts of power tools and noisy machinery across the street. For many modern professionals, working from home…
Apr
10
2020
What are the most popular delivery dishes in Fort Myers? Are you curious to know what your neighbors in and near Fort Myers, Florida, order for delivery? We’ve done the research and gathered the top 9 most popular delivery foods in the Fort Myers area—so now you know! Fort Myers residents like a wide…
Apr
08
2020
Local Gems: Eight Great Places to Eat in Fort Myers, Florida It’s been a long winter in Minnesota. And although I love the season as much as any northerner, a vacation from the snow and cold is one of the ways we make it through. This year we made our trip about both family and vacation, and…
Apr
06
2020
BY: CLAIRE BULLEN Estuary and Mangroves Florida’s mangroves – also known as “walking trees” because of the aerial, stilt-like roots that make them look as if they’re walking on water – make for magical viewing and great holiday snaps. While many travellers assume that mangroves can only be found in the Florida Keys region,…
Apr
03
2020
5 Must-Sip Cocktails on the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel When it comes to unwinding, nowhere else does it better than a beach town. There’s something about the sun, salt and sea breeze that makes everyone who settles near the shore an expert in relaxation. So it’s only natural that…
Apr
01
2020
The best April Fools’ Day pranks to play on your family while stuck at home In a world turned upside down by a global coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult enough to know what to believe. But there’s still a need for some harmless fun that can bring a smile to kids, parents, partners and friends alike.…