73 Miles for 73 Years: Dedicated cyclist celebrates birthday with arduous but ‘glorious’ ride

After eight years and more than 50,000 miles biked throughout Sanibel and Captiva islands, Annette Pacyga is basically a Sanibel expert. Read More »

Crossword Puzzle for January/February 2021

Try your hand at this issue's crossword puzzle! Read More »

A Florida Man Writes A Book About Some Kinda Crazy Characters

Tom Cooper, a Florida native now living in New Orleans, has chosen to tackle the stranger side of the Sunshine State in Florida Man, his second novel. Read More »

Beauty column - Beauty Trends (January - February 2021)

Are you a lipstick lover or face-cream fanatic? Then you’re in the right place. Every issue, we give you the lowdown on fabulous fragrances, luxurious lotions, must-have makeup and everything in between. Because whether you’re a laid-back surfer babe or a total product junkie, you know it’s a beautiful thing to look as good as you feel. Read More »

What’s Hot in Southwest Florida (January/February 2021)

Learn more about the hottest items - hats, accessories, soap, masks, and more - for sale in Southwest Florida! Read More »

SWFL Journal (January/February 2021)

A journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida. Read More »

Solvitur Ambulando…It Is Solved By Walking

Problems with bodily stress or aging? Solvitur ambulando oxygenates the heart, improves circulation, relaxes muscles, strengthens bones. Read More »

A Rum of One’s Own: Beyond the piña colada

Rum can be made anywhere, although the Caribbean is considered the mothership, where it’s anything but a one-size-fits-all spirit. Read More »

Recipes We Love - See What’s cooking in SWFL (January/February 2021)

Delicious recipes (Crab Cakes, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Pot Roast...oh my!) from a variety of distinguished restaurants in the SWFL area. Read More »

Cheers To 2021! Let Us Focus on the Now - January/February 2021 Publisher's Letter

The magazine business, like life itself, changes with almost every passing moment. As part of our “local, mobile and global” strategy and commitment to offering “bold, beautiful, provocative and fun editorial content,” we aim to keep you informed about Southwest Florida. Read More »

Let The Dogs Out! Parks and beaches are big hits with best buddies

Thomas Browne of Fort Myers knows all too well what it feels like being cooped up. “Dogs get cabin fever just like we do,” explains Browne. Read More »

Love At First Fright Bankers: Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff face their fear of snakes to support the environment

On Valentine’s Day 2016, the last day of that year’s challenge, the Roepstorffs finally found what they were looking for. It wasn’t love at first sight. Read More »

Capturing the Dark: An unadulterated night sky reveals the Milky Way in all its glory

Sometimes, the stars just align. This trip opened my eyes to a whole other world—the one right above my head, the night sky. Read More »

Skimming the Surface: The black skimmer cuts a striking figure in coastal Florida

The black skimmer is a graceful inhabitant of the coast of Florida, notable for the way it forages by cutting through the surface of water with its lower mandible and catching small fish, shrimp, and other aquatic invertebrates. Read More »

Sports for All! Southwest Florida offers a range of adaptive sports

Unified basketball is one example, where special-needs athletes and general-education partners train and work together on the same team. Read More »

Last Visit With Japhet: Poignant Reunion Of Longstanding Friendship In Africa

We are back in southern Africa, our birthplace. The quality of light and scent of the air sends us into raptures. Dramatic rainstorms are our operas, the awesome roar of a nearby lion sears itself in our memory. Read More »

Delightful Dombeya: A Bit Of Hydrangea-like Heaven In Swfl Gardens

For those fond of hydrangeas, we’re fortunate here in Southwest Florida because we can purchase them seasonally in pots to enjoy indoors. Read More »

Fun With Indoor Sports In Winter: Southwest Florida Offers Variety Of Options For All Ages

For children who are prone to jumping on their bed or the couch, a good outlet is an indoor trampoline experience. Sky Zone in Fort Myers offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Read More »