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What’s Hot in Southwest Florida

Mar 22, 2022 10:02AM ● By GINA BIRCH

HAT HAIR Protect your hair from the wind while boating or at the beach with a stylish hat that won’t leave you flat. WeatherDo cradles hair inside its lightweight water-resistant nylon pouch without reshaping your blowout or curls. One size fits all, the WeatherDo comes in two styles—one for long hair and one for short hair. $30weatherdo.com 

 


ADULT JUICE BOXES Not your kid’s juice box, buzzbox’s ready-to-drink, single-serving boxed cocktails come in nine flavors including Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Long Island, and Mojito. They are perfectly sized for coolers. Simply chill, shake, insert straw, and go. The ultimate in outdoor cocktail convenience. 4-pack, $13.99buzzbox.com 

 






READING WATER In How to Read Water, author Tristan Gooley, a nature navigator, offers tips on how to read the sea like a Viking. Learn other useful tips such as how to spot dangerous water in the dark, how to find north using puddles, how to forecast the weather from waves, and more. $19.95; theexperimentpublishing.com  

 





RECHARGE AND REPEL Throw the Thermocell Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller in your beach and boating bag and always be prepared for when the bugs come out. It is compact, comes in multiple colors, and covers a 20-foot zone with protection against pesky mosquitos. $39.99; thermacell.com, also available at Home Depot  

 






MARGARITAS TO GO It’s not easy to find a good tequila-based canned cocktail. SipMARG is the real deal: refreshing sparkling margaritas made with top-quality tequila. Available in four flavors—Classic, Mezcal, Coconut, and Mango, which is dreamy for spring in Southwest Florida—they are only 130 calories. 4-pack, $11.99; sipmargs.com  

  






ANNA SUI BOTTLE TOTE This limited-edition tote from iconic fashion designer Anna Sui was crafted as an accessory for a bottle of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Add the liqueur to champagne or gin for a fresh spring cocktail and reuse the tote to carry your water bottle in style. $220; reservebar.com/products/st-germain-x-anna-sui-bottle-tote 

 

TOMMY BAHAMA BATIKS Prints are in this spring and Tommy Bahama is capitalizing on the trend with its new batik swim trunks with front and back pockets. Made from recycled polyester twill, the fabric is quick dry for easy transition from the beach to lunch. Just add a shirt. $79.50; tommybahama.com; also available at stores at Coconut Point Mall and in Naples    

 





TIDY KITCHEN The all-in-one TidyBoard makes meal prep and cleanup a breeze. The bamboo board has cutouts for strainers, as well as collapsible containers that help maximize countertop, shelf, and refrigerator space. Microwavable and dishwasher safe, the board comes in black and teal. $99.99; tidyboard.com 

  


FLAVORED WATER If you like your water with just a hint of flavor, Briva Organic Infused Still Water is right up your alley. Produced in Florida, it has no added sweeteners and just a touch of organic fruit essence with flavors such as Watermelon Tangerine, Lemon, Pineapple Mango, and Blackberry. 12-pack, $27; drinkbriva.com