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BY SHANNON RATLIFF1 MONTH Florida's Florida. The gorgeous stretch of sand across San Carlos and Estero Bays that is Fort Myers Beach calls to folks looking to take a load off and stay awhile. Unlike the gridlocked hustle of sister cities Tampa and Miami, Fort Myers Beach is the gem on the Gulf…
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Feb
03
2020
By Mara Before we visited southwest Florida I had no idea what a rich area it is for viewing wildlife of many different varieties. Whether you want to see marine mammals, migratory birds, or alligators, the Fort Myers/Sanibel Island area is the place to go – in fact, there are so many animals that you don’t…
Jan
31
2020
BY GINA BIRCH FORT MYERS LOCAL EXPERT You might think with all of the water that surrounds Fort Myers that there would be lots of dinner cruises. There ARE lots of cruises but not all provide a full dining experience. However, upscale and/or casual dining is almost always accessible on the docks before, or after…
Jan
29
2020
YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY GUIDE FOR FORT MYERS This blog is written to save your butt. You know who you are. The ones that wait until the last minute to make dinner reservations on Valentine’s day and end up with take out form Subway. Or maybe you are the guy who doesn’t plan anything and…
Jan
27
2020
BY GINA BIRCH FORT MYERS LOCAL EXPERT It's hard to beat a day at the park. Residents in the Fort Myers area love the outdoors and the number of unique parks serves as proof. Lakes Regional Park is one of the biggest and most popular with picnic pavilions, volley ball courts, exercise stations, a kids water…
Jan
24
2020
Lauren Kummer, Naples Daily NewsPublished 8:37 p.m. ET Feb. 21, 2017 | Updated 7:30 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2017 (Photo: Lauren Kummer/Naples Daily News) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Your family books some tickets for vacation but you're concerned about leaving one of the most important family members behind. Fortunately for you, if you're headed to Southwest Florida you don't…
Jan
22
2020
January 4th is “National Trivia Day” which is fun because who doesn’t love playing trivia games? There are lots of different places to play in the southwest Florida area. Here is a list of places where you can play trivia in the area: Sarasota County Beef O’ Brady’s North Port Trivia Night is every Tuesday…
Jan
20
2020
MARCH 18, 2018 BY ALLISONTHRIFTS Calling all thrifters: If you like bargains, make your way to southwest Florida. Goodwill alone has 29 stores in the five counties that cover the resort towns of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Sanibel. But only one of these stores is a Goodwill boutique, where the…
Jan
17
2020
BY GINA BIRCH FORT MYERS LOCAL EXPERT The Fort Myers area is full of famous attractions and many of them are very affordable. But forking over a few dollars here and there eventually adds up. Don’t worry, there are plenty of things to do that won't cost you a dime while providing hours of enjoyment.…
Jan
15
2020
Wake up and smell the palm trees – and the lemon trees, water lilies and dozens of other tropical vegetation thriving in Southwest Florida’s botanical gardens. Beyond the shell-filled beaches and crystal-clear waters, there’s a greener kind of beauty awaiting you offshore. Take a stroll through these six, sun-drenched gardens you absolutely have to visit.…