DJ Pat Pat opens Disco Bean in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is about to experience a new fusion of bold flavors and vintage sound. DJ Pat Pat, a well-known Southwest Florida DJ is hosting the grand opening Monday, Dec. 29. Disco Bean Coffee Company will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec.29, at its Bonita Springs...
Eight ACMA events at multiple venues in January
The Americana Community Music Association is starting the new year with an impressive schedule of eight concerts at four different venues in Lee County. The upcoming schedule at the ACMA listening room in Fort Myers includes Reckless Saints on Jan. 3, the Florida Cracker Collective Tour on Jan. 10, Nora Jane...
Monthly Art Walk continues at Promenade at Bonita Bay
Promenade at Bonita Bay announces the continuation of its monthly Art Walk which takes place October through April. One of the artists at January’s Art Walk will be Candace Hayden. Candace Hayden is one of Southwest Florida’s most significant young artists. Her recognizable themes of landscapes and portraits of...
Art Fest Naples named one of the best art shows in the USA
Sunshine Artist Magazine recently named Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park one of the best fine art and design shows in the United States, beating out hundreds of other shows. Art Fest earned its prestigious ranking through voting by nationwide exhibiting artists. It was the only South Florida show to be given the...
Bank of the Islands Supports 89th Annual Sanibel Shell Show, Festival
Bank of the Islands is proud to sponsor the 89th Sanibel Shell Show and Festival. The event will be held March 5-7, 2026, at the Sanibel Community House. Jointly hosted by the Sanibel Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community Association (SCA), this longstanding “shellabration” is a favorite of islanders as well...
Traffic On Sanibel Causeway Steadily Increasing, Report Shows
Traffic crossing the Sanibel Causeway has steadily increased since Hurricane Ian severely damaged the bridge and devastated the island in September 2022. This year’s vehicle count through November is up 5.6 percent compared to the same time last year, but traffic has not yet rebounded to pre-Ian levels, according to...
Sanibel Council Reviews Wildlife Crossing Signs, Traffic Calming at Legion Curve
Sanibel Conservation Officer Rachel Rainbolt last week presented the city council with three options for wildlife-crossing signs and traffic-calming strategies for Legion Curve on Sanibel-Captiva Road, a continuation of last month’s presentation on the wildlife mortality report. Since 2022, the wildlife mortality...
Cruise Past Gators and Drive Through Safari Fields at This Wild Florida Animal Park...
There’s something thrilling about feeling the wind in your hair while skimming across glassy water, not quite knowing what’s around the bend. Maybe it’s the splash of something scaly in the reeds or the rustle of wings overhead—but every second out here feels alive. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to explore Florida the wild way, this place has your name written all over it.
This Crystal Clear Paddle Adventure Through Cypress Forests At King’s Landing Florida
Tucked away in the lush heart of Apopka, Florida, there’s a place where glassy spring water winds through ancient cypress trees and wild Florida feels close enough to touch. Welcome to King’s Landing, a hidden gem that’s quickly become a must-do for paddlers, photographers, and nature lovers who want an easy escape into Florida’s wilder side.
This Massive Crystal-Clear Lagoon in Wesley Chapel Feels Like a Caribbean Beach Day
Tucked just north of Tampa, there’s a spot where turquoise waters shimmer like the Caribbean and beach chairs are calling your name—even if you never left Pasco County. Welcome to Epperson Lagoon, the first-of-its-kind man-made crystal lagoon in the U.S., and quite possibly the most unexpected beach day you’ll have inland.
