Naples has been a vacation destination for decades. It’s known for its beaches and upscale dining and affinity for the arts. Some say it is the gateway to the Everglades, but there are a whole lot of unique experiences to take part in before you get to the wild, rugged world of Everglades ...

Bonita Springs is located between Naples and Fort Myers. It has a vibrant downtown and rich history, making it a must-visit destination on your next trip to Southwest Florida. In the 1870s, the Army Corps of Engineers’ surveyors mapped the then remote area of Southwest Florida and set up ...

Naples has been a vacation destination for decades. It’s known for its beaches and upscale dining and affinity for the arts. Some say it is the gateway to the Everglades, but there are a whole lot of unique experiences to take part in before you get to the wild, rugged world of Everglades ...

Bonita Springs is located between Naples and Fort Myers. It has a vibrant downtown and rich history, making it a must-visit destination on your next trip to Southwest Florida. In the 1870s, the Army Corps of Engineers’ surveyors mapped the then remote area of Southwest Florida and set up ...

Consistently named one of the fastest-growing cities in America, Cape Coral has something to offer for all walks of life, ages and interests.  A boaters paradise, this “waterfront wonderland” is home to more than 400 miles of canals and countless access points to various bodies of water ...

Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral has added a 12,000-gallon wave pool to its list of features. The Paradise Cove Wave Pool promises No sand. No salt. Just plenty of fun. The largest water park in Southwest Florida, Sun Splash also offers various slides, pools, flumes, a wave pool, ...

Consistently named one of the fastest-growing cities in America, Cape Coral has something to offer for all walks of life, ages and interests.  A boaters paradise, this “waterfront wonderland” is home to more than 400 miles of canals and countless access points to various bodies of water ...

Cape Coral, a popular community that often tops lists of the fastest-growing cities in the country, has become a destination to live, not just to visit, and also claims the title of the largest municipality between Tampa and Miami. With more than 400 miles of canals, the Cape has been ...

Sister island to Sanibel, Captiva is just as acclaimed for its white sand beaches, incredible sunrise and sunset views, and top-notch shelling. It is also the perfect spot for family trips, nature adventures and romantic getaways. The island made the list of “10 Best Vacations for Families ...

As recovery also continues on Sanibel’s sister island, Captiva remains acclaimed for its white sand beaches, incredible sunrise and sunset views, top-notch shelling and array of water activities that are enjoyed by visitors. It is the perfect spot for family trips, nature adventures and ...

Lehigh Acres, a sprawling community in east Lee County encompassing 96 square miles, is one of largest residential communities in the state of Florida. While the community continues to build and expand with local businesses, it keeps its suburban feel and offers a plethora of outdoor activities ...

Fort Myers – winter home to Thomas Edison and neighbor Henry Ford – is steeped in history. But it’s also renowned for Spring Training, ecological activities, shopping, world-class dining, fun in the sun and artistic expression. Fort Myers was incorporated in 1885 after originally being ...

Fort Myers – winter home to Thomas Edison and neighbor Henry Ford – is steeped in history. But it’s also renowned for Spring Training, ecological activities, shopping, world-class dining, fun in the sun and artistic expression. Fort Myers was incorporated in 1885 after originally being ...

Not all places are equally accommodating locales for the golden years following the 9-to-5 grind. In order to assist the approx. 3.6 million boomers who will turn 65 in 2023 and are thinking about where they want to set down stakes in retirement, we’ve put together a list of the top cities ...

After a one-two hurricane punch from Hurricane Helene and Helene Milton, many islands might be slow to get back up but those islands are not Fort Myers Beach. The town’s businesses quickly picked right up where they left off two years after rebuilding from Hurricane Ian. Since that ...

An ideal beach town includes a wide open publicly accessible beach, enough good food to please everyone and a friendly home for nature. Those ingredients spell Fort Myers Beach with its seven miles of beach sand, more than two dozen public beach accesses and about as many eateries. The beach ...

Despite getting hit with two more hurricanes this year, Fort Myers Beach is making remarkable progress since Hurricane Ian turned the island upside down two years ago. Many of the island’s popular businesses and attractions have rebuilt and returned with a number of new ones springing up as ...

By NATHAN MAYBERG and TIFFANY REPECKI It's summer on Fort Myers Beach and the Pink Shell Beach Resort is bopping - and it's a vacation-where-you-live option that offers both a day-at-the-beach alternative but a little luxury option. General Manager Bill Waichulis said one reason for an ...

North Fort Myers is a community unlike any other in Lee County. It has its urban qualities, but rural ones as well, which makes it unique. It also has its history, with facilities that date back decades and preserves you can walk that go back even further. It’s that feel for nature that ...

Lehigh Acres, a sprawling community in east Lee County encompassing 96 square miles, is one of largest residential communities in the state of Florida. While the community continues to build and expand with local businesses, it keeps its suburban feel and offers a plethora of outdoor activities ...

North Fort Myers is a community unlike any other in Lee County. It has its urban qualities, but rural ones as well, which makes it unique. It also has its history, with facilities that date back decades and preserves you can walk that go back even further. It’s that feel for nature that ...

More than 80 years ago, the Shell Factory opened up as a kitschy tourist stop for vacationers going south for the winter.While many of those Old Florida "tourist traps" are no more, the Shell Factory & Nature Park in North Fort Myers has reinvented itself as one of the most popular family ...

Pine Island definitely lends a hand toward living in the moment, as there are no traffic lights or high-rises to be found anywhere on the island. Once you enter Island Time, you will find that no one is in a hurry. You’ve now become part of the largest island on the southwest Florida ...

Whether you are spending a day touring Pine Island and Matlacha or even if you have come for much longer, there are a great deal of interesting things to see, learn and do to keep you engaged. For starters, there is nothing that compares to getting your day off with a great ...

Once you cross the Matlacha Bridge into Pine Island, you will find that these islanders are not in a hurry. You’ve now become part of the largest island on the southwest Florida coastline where a community made of tight-knit neighbors waits to greet you. From the Matlacha (most ...

Punta Gorda comes from the Spanish word “fat point” because it sticks out into Charlotte Harbor, one of the country’s largest natural harbors. Due to its proximity to the water, Hurricane Milton brought in storm surge, which has affected the area, creating some closures while recovery and ...

The brainchild of Syd Kitson, a former professional football player turned real estate developer, Kitson and Partners founded the town of Babcock Ranch after purchasing a 91,000-acre ranch. Committed to preserving 90 percent of it, they sold 73,000 acres to the state and Lee County, leaving ...

Punta Gorda comes from the Spanish word “fat point” because it sticks out into Charlotte Harbor, one of the country’s largest natural harbors. Due to its proximity to the water, Hurricane Milton brought in storm surge, which has affected the area, creating some closures while recovery and ...

The brainchild of Syd Kitson, a former professional football player turned real estate developer, Kitson and Partners founded the town of Babcock Ranch after purchasing a 91,000-acre ranch. Committed to preserving 90 percent of it, they sold 73,000 acres to the state and Lee County, leaving ...

Stunning sunrises and sunsets, beautiful white beaches perfect for swimming, diving or snorkeling the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters, a vast assortment of shells and endless shared use paths for exercise continue to draw visitors to Sanibel as the recovery from Hurricane Ian pushes forward for ...

From the seashell-lined, white sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters of the Gulf, to the fun recreational activities and local culinary delights, it is no wonder why so many people have found a love for Sanibel and Captiva. With something to pique every interest, the perfect island day ...

Sanibel visitors are welcomed by stunning sunrises and sunsets, beautiful white beaches perfect for swimming, diving or snorkeling the Gulf’s warm waters, a vast assortment of shells, and endless shared use paths for exploring as recovery pushes forward for the island’s beloved and popular ...

By NATHAN MAYBERG and TIFFANY REPECKI It's summer on Fort Myers Beach and the Pink Shell Beach Resort is bopping - and it's a vacation-where-you-live option that offers both a day-at-the-beach alternative but a little luxury option. General Manager Bill Waichulis said one reason for an ...

Travel + Leisure has named The Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande as the No. 1 Florida resort for 2025. “While it has not made T+L’s World’s Best Awards since 2021, The Gasparilla Inn made a comeback this year," the article published on July 8 states. “Family-owned by a select few since ...

Visitors driving along the Boca Grande Causeway are welcomed by turquoise-blue waters plied by boats ranging from yachts to kayaks. Completing the Gasparilla picture: Sandy beaches, a historic train trestle, high-end shopping and more fishing holes than anyone without a skilled guide can find. ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, is a popular site to visit at the south end of the island. The lighthouse is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday from November through June. The months of June through October – except August when it is ...

There are a slew of attractions both near and far that provide a bit of history and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Revs Institute Automobile Museum This Naples museum gives visitors an opportunity to see the shift over the course of the 20th century in automobiles in an 80,000 square ...

Travel + Leisure has named The Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande as the No. 1 Florida resort for 2025. “While it has not made T+L’s World’s Best Awards since 2021, The Gasparilla Inn made a comeback this year," the article published on July 8 states. “Family-owned by a select few since ...

There are a slew of attractions both near and far that provide a bit of history and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Revs Institute Automobile Museum This Naples museum gives visitors an opportunity to see the shift over the course of the 20th century in automobiles in an 80,000 square ...

The unincorporated community known as El Jobean is located between Englewood and Port Charlotte on the eastern banks of the Myakka River where it empties into Charlotte Harbor. The Myakka River offers incredible fishing and boating opportunities.Boaters who head north on the river will ...