Fort Myers FL

"It doesn't feel like Florida." Some version of this statement has been used to entice golfers to several of the Sunshine State's highest-profile golf courses in recent years. But I never know quite what to make of it. It's simultaneously a compliment and a slight to a state that, as I've learned in nearly a dozen...

It’s that time again for the annual Spring Garden Festival at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. “The Spring Garden Festival is a treat for all who enjoy the pleasures and beauty of nature, whether you have a green thumb or not,” states Breanna Alexander, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at...

Gather your chairs, blankets, and listening ears as the City of Cape Coral’s annual Concert in the Park series is on stage again!. “The Concert in the Park series brings together everything people love about a perfect Southwest Florida evening—great music, great food, good vibes—all at no cost to the public,” says...

Besides the miles of canals, Cape Coral is also known for having the largest population of burrowing owls in the state, with over 1,000 nesting pairs. During the evening hours, we often spot them atop mailboxes, on fence posts, or on white T-perches. They weigh only 5-8.5 ounces and stand only 7.5-11 inches tall, and...

Step into the spotlight for a one-of-a-kind musical experience where the magic of jazz meets the glamour of the big screen! Jazz pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew brings his signature energy, storytelling and virtuosity to Arts Bonita in “Jazz and Film,” a thrilling concert that celebrates the unforgettable jazz...

Before the Mayor came on the show Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mike & Dawn Miller, owners of The Whale, popped on to talk about how they are bringing back the fireworks and 4th of July Parade. The Miller’s are making a very substantial donation toward the fireworks and the barge,...

PORT CHARLOTTE — The world is a lot bigger than a 6-by-9 cell.

That lack of rain many have enjoyed for three months in South Florida — allowing near uninterrupted opportunities for outdoor activities — comes at a cost. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a Water Shortage Warning for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties on Friday, as well as Collier, Glades,...

The countdown clock for Valentines Day is ticking. Saturday (Feb. 14) is the big day and Publix has baked up an option for you to help celebrate with your loved ones. Publix recently introduced a new line of Decadent Cookies. They are baked and decorated fresh in store. The flavors include: Decadent Double Cookies...

Dave Diaz notices the telltale signs when he pulls up to the house in his GMC pickup. A soggy work permit rots in a display case. A coffee cup and a Pepsi can sit on a wall, abandoned, as if workers had fled to find cover in a storm. The home, like one every block or two in this Southwest Florida neighborhood called...