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November-December 2020

Fun, Food and Friends: Sounds Like a Night Out at Kitchen Social

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM

Are you tired of the same old dinner menu? Are you hoping to hone your kitchen skills? Are you looking for something fun but worthwhile to do? Then Kitchen Social in Fort Myers is in order.

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Island-Chic Dining at Cielo: Restaurant Has New Look Along With Legendary Food, Service

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By GINA BIRCH

“There’s nothing else like it on Sanibel Island.” That’s how Cielo’s general manager, Marcus Preece, describes his restaurant’s new look, combined with its legendary food and service.

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SWFL Journal (November/December 2020)

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM

A journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida.

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‘Me Time’ at Sanibel Day Spa: Escape, Relax and Restore in a Perfect Tranquil Setting

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

If you are looking for ways to unwind and reconnect with yourself—look no further! Sanibel Day Spa offers the perfect tranquil setting for guests to relax and get into the vacation mindset.

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What’s Hot in Southwest Florida (November/December 2020)

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By GINA BIRCH

Learn more about the hottest items - travel gadgets, coffee, food paint, and more - for sale in Southwest Florida!

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Love Affair: The Ecstasy of Ennio Morricone’s Music

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ERIK ENTWISTLE

When composer Ennio Morricone passed away this past July at the age 91, he left a world immeasurably enriched by his musical legacy. Thanks in large measure to a prodigious catalog of some 400 film scores, his music has reached the ears of millions and has been championed by an array of musicians from Joan Baez to Yo-Yo Ma.

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STAY LOCAL: Let’s Go See and Do and Taste the Things Our Visitors Dream of Doing

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By LIBBY MCMILLAN HENSON

It’s funny how we rarely do the things our own hometown is famous for. Fort Myers residents can go years without visiting the fascinating Edison and Ford Winter Estates, knowing they’ll get to it one day because it’s “right there.” Likewise, Sanibel Islanders rarely go shelling. Many Southwest Florida residents don’t even take the time or energy to go to the beach, stick an umbrella in the sand and enjoy the sound of the sea.

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Blanket Diplomacy: Hobby Turns Into An International Act of Kindness

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By KENNETH BURGENER AND LINDA WARSCHAUER

Stella Warschauer would like to change the world, one baby blanket at a time. At 91, Stella has spent a few years crocheting the blankets for friends and family, but now she has a loftier goal: to distribute at least one of her blankets to every country in the world as an international display of American kindness.

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On the Water Is the Place to Be: Captiva Cruises Offers Great Excursions for Rest and Rejuvenation

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By CAPT. BOB RANDO

This past summer, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and boating industry’s Discover Boating brand launched their joint “Get On Board” campaign. The aim is to raise awareness about the mental health and wellness benefits of boating—including freedom, safety and escapism.

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Popular Papayas: Simple Tips for Growing, Harvesting and Enjoying the Tasty Fruit

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ERIK ENTWISTLE

Papayas are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow in Southwest Florida. All you need is a sunny spot with irrigation and good drainage. The following are some simple tips for growing, harvesting and using your very own papayas at home!

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