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For many years the Southwest Gulf Coast's population had little growth and remained somewhat isolated from the rest of the Sunshine State. That seclusion ended in the early 1900s when inventor Thomas Edison and industrialist Henry Ford built winter homes in Fort Myers. At the start of the 20th century, the City of Palms started…
For many years the Southwest Gulf Coast's population had little growth and remained somewhat isolated from the rest of the Sunshine State. That seclusion ended in the early 1900s when inventor Thomas Edison and industrialist Henry Ford built winter homes in Fort Myers. At the start of the 20th century, the City of Palms started…
You’ll often hear us say that Destin is the place to go fishing, but not this time. We’re going to look past the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” and do justice to some of the other places with the best fishing in Florida. These spots are all about big fish, tasty dinner, and great outdoors. Plus, they’re a short drive from…
Celebrate Southwest Florida’s delicious and locally sourced food by visiting one of Local Roots Farmers Markets! As four of the area’s largest markets, each of these one-of-a-kind shopping destinations offer a unique opportunity to purchase local treasures, including garden-fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, agricultural products, artisan products and other commodities. Stay for lunch, take…
Celebrate Southwest Florida’s delicious and locally sourced food by visiting one of Local Roots Farmers Markets! As four of the area’s largest markets, each of these one-of-a-kind shopping destinations offer a unique opportunity to purchase local treasures, including garden-fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, agricultural products, artisan products and other commodities. Stay for lunch, take…
Manatees swim into the Gulf of Mexico and into Florida’s many springs in search of warmer climes during the winter months. The water in the springs remains a warm 72º F, making them the perfect place for manatees to wait out the winter. The river bottom is covered in grassy kelp, a manatee’s favorite dish. Other native…
Museums hold the keys to many mysteries and are one of the best ways to really discover any area you visit. The museums you’ll find in Fort Myers vary widely in content and activities. Most are not quiet, buttoned-up spaces but more interactive and adventurous. Take for example the Imaginarium where you can stand in a wind…
When many people think of Florida, images of sandy coastlines or fun theme park rides come to mind. Yet about an hour south of Miami lies a natural wilderness different from anywhere else in the United States. Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the country. The park is home to several rare and endangered…
Florida has a plethora of beautiful waterways where you can immerse yourself in the stand up paddle boarding craze. Standing tall atop a brilliant purple paddleboard, I glide through the Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter. This is my first time paddleboarding in Florida, and already I feel as though I’m walking on water. The board affords me…
ABOUT DEVILS DEN SPRING Bought in 1993 by the current owners, this natural wonder has been transformed from a simple scuba diving site to a world-class tourist attraction. Visit one of North America's most prehistoric places, Devil's Den Spring! This underground spring inside a dry cave has been home to many extinct animal fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age,…