Rebel With a Cause: Love Your Rebellion’s Defiant Benevolence

Southwest Florida isn't just beaches & coconuts. It contains a world that perhaps only the locals could appreciate or even notice. Read More »

Kids Rule! Fun for those who like to push it to the limit

For some kids, fun stuff includes a swing, a slide, and a kiddy pool. For others, fun consists of ziplining, rock-wall climbing, and jet skiing. Read More »

You Can Do It! Learn to Play Like a Pro (or At Least Aspire to It)

Southwest Florida is an athlete’s paradise. There is no lack of activities to be enjoyed year-round here. Read More »

On the Run in Fort Myers: Where to Get Your Heart Rate Up

Now is the best time of year to get outside and pound the pavement, sand, or trails. Read More »

Watching Over the Water: Lifeguards Earn Certification at Area Pools

Lifeguard training courses provide the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies at pools, waterparks, and nonsurf beaches. Read More »

Doggone Shopping: Shopping and Events For Our Four-Legged Friends

Going to a shopping center can be a lot of fun. Our four-legged friends also like it; they get to socialize, check out new scents, and take a nice walk. Read More »

Ten Ways to Make a Happy 2022: Yes, Happiness is Attainable

Finding true happiness requires a change in thinking and a little discipline too. Read More »

Birds of a Colorful Feather: Southwest Florida’s Birds Are the Best

Roseate spoonbills, reddish egrets, great blue herons, and tricolored herons are just a few of the spectacular, colorful birds that can be seen in Southwest Florida this time of year. Read More »

The Parakeets and Parrots of Florida: Escaped Pets Have Established Exotic Populations in the U.S.

Many of these pets have either escaped or been released on purpose, setting up populations in the wild. Read More »

SW Florida Journal (January/February 2022)

A journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida. Read More »

Trouble-Free Sapodilla: A Handsome Addition to the Southwest Florida Landscape

If you have room for a handsome, exotic fruiting tree in your landscape that grows nearly trouble-free in Southwest Florida, consider planting a sapodilla. Read More »

Capturing the Everglades: Through the Words of Those Who Know It Best

Anne McCrary Sullivan and Holly Genzen are intrepid Everglades explorers. They have spent countless weeks paddling and trekking through the vast river of grass. Read More »

Beauty column - Beauty Trends (January-February 2022)

Whether you’re a laid-back surfer babe or a total product junkie, you know it’s a beautiful thing to look as good as you feel. Read More »

Never Too Late to Become a Beginner: Try a New Activity For a Life Boost

Learning a new skill (sport), even if you don’t achieve mastery, has benefits beyond the skill itself. Read More »

Restock and Refresh Your Bar for 2022: Wines and Spirits to Breathe Life Into Your Liquor Cabinet After the Holiday Plunder

Consider restocking with new brands for the new year. Read More »

Recipes We Love - See What’s Cooking in SWFL

Delicious recipes (French Onion Grilled Cheese, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, Twice Baked Potato Burger...oh my!) from a variety of distinguished restaurants in the SWFL area. Read More »

Celebrating Saint-Saëns - The Enigmatic French Composer

When you listen to a work by Saint-Saëns, you are given the privilege of interacting with one of history’s greatest musical minds. Read More »

What’s Hot in Southwest Florida (January/February 2022)

Learn about the hottest items - chunky blankets, glass note pads, seafood snack packs, & more - for sale in Southwest Florida! Read More »

Crossword Puzzle for January/February 2022

Try your hand at this issue's crossword puzzle! Read More »