tag:www.gulfmainmagazine.com,2005:/categories/local-living?page=2Local Living Local living in Fort Myers | Gulf & Main Magazine Page 2Your Source for Fort Myers2022-06-07T07:06:50-04:00urn:uuid:dfdb4a4a-6dd2-409b-87d7-dcb822fdd85d2022-06-06T16:11:51-04:002022-06-07T07:06:50-04:00Goodlad & Swank Insurance in Lehigh Acres Now Home To Nearly 500 Orchids2022-06-06 18:48:04 -0400Stephanie HatleyThe once abundant flower native to southwest Florida lost its habitat in the 1800s. Today, it's making a comeback thanks to the Million Orchid Project.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ac53ebf3-7122-47a8-ae1f-7223131a109e2022-05-04T00:37:10-04:002022-05-23T11:34:49-04:00Shelves and Shelves of Fun: Local Libraries Can Keep You Entertained This Summer 2022-05-10 13:52:00 -0400Melissa StaryBeat the heat and head to your local public library for something entertaining and educational to do this summer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:682ecf27-7324-4ce9-8ddb-46aa279cad4b2022-03-11T23:05:00-05:002022-03-22T10:18:32-04:00What’s Hot in Southwest Florida2022-03-22 10:02:57 -0400GINA BIRCHLearn about the hottest items - Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller, Margaritas To Go, Bamboo Meal Prep Board, and more - for sale in Southwest Florida!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:36797bb2-a4ab-42fe-a50b-9a73c22f95762022-03-08T22:12:24-05:002022-03-13T11:11:21-04:00Making Waves: Up Close with Nature: Take an Ecotour for a Full Appreciation of the Area’s Natural Beauty2022-03-09 10:24:02 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELAN Southwest Florida is blessed with amazing marine life, beautiful birds, and wild animals—all in a magnificent environment that many are working hard to preserve.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6ea1df19-e656-42a2-bb09-6b5401e8568c2022-03-09T00:09:31-05:002022-03-13T11:11:22-04:00Learning about Local Life: Local Attractions Offer Educational Opportunities 2022-03-09 10:22:22 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELAN Nature lovers can learn more about local inhabitants by visiting establishments dedicated to helping conserve, preserve, and celebrate life in many forms. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:44b3a4d0-4f72-4520-abc5-20fcf73ee3b52022-02-13T10:29:59-05:002022-05-24T14:04:40-04:0011 Animal Welfare Organizations across Southwest Florida Dedicated to Helping Animals in Need2022-02-21 10:49:40 -0500Jessica WagnerThese 11 animal welfare organizations are helping animals in need all across the Southwest Florida area. Learn about them and how you can help volunteer!<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:89190cda-ae3a-49e4-a431-606abb4e5e6b2022-01-17T00:35:01-05:002022-01-28T09:53:06-05:00Kids Rule! Fun for those who like to push it to the limit2022-01-27 13:31:15 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELANFor 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3fdb4eb3-b48b-405a-bffa-a7d341fb1be02022-01-21T23:59:12-05:002022-01-28T09:53:14-05:00Watching Over the Water: Lifeguards Earn Certification at Area Pools 2022-01-27 13:30:16 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELANLifeguard training courses provide the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies at pools, waterparks, and nonsurf beaches. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:116c1065-2513-4566-8779-0b1b87cc89902021-10-12T08:21:42-04:002022-01-03T09:45:49-05:0011 Nonprofits in SWFL to Volunteer with and Support During this Upcoming Season of Giving2021-10-20 17:00:07 -0400Jessica WagnerThe Season of Giving is approaching as this year wraps up and now is a great time to plan for how you and your family will volunteer your time and resources to help those in need.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:297ad484-ed25-4d33-af36-b55eceba71e72021-08-27T16:56:31-04:002021-09-08T17:47:16-04:00Beautiful Places for the Big Day: Wedding Venues in Fort Myers That Wow! 2021-09-07 17:00:07 -0400ANN MARIE O’PHELANWhether your wedding plans are formal and call for a big ballroom or you are leaning toward a small, casual wedding on the beach, Southwest Florida offers many great places...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.gulfmainmagazine.com">Gulf & Main Magazine</a></small></p>