The Occasions Never End! From Art Shows to Home and Garden Shows

As Southwest Florida eases into autumn, more events and activities are showing up on local calendars of things to do. Read More »

Celebrity Wine and Spirits: Adult Beverages Designed with Star Power

While some stars do little more than offer their names to beverages they enjoy, others take active roles in crafting the blends and designing the labels. Read More »

Anti-Aging Revolution: Why We Age—Or Don’t

Most anti-aging treatments of the past have focused on cosmetic procedures; however, a younger-looking face doesn’t mean it belongs to a young body. Read More »

Beautiful Places for the Big Day: Wedding venues in Cape Coral that wow!

Whether your wedding plans are formal and call for a big ballroom or you are leaning toward a small, casual wedding on the beach, Southwest Florida offers many great places... Read More »

Beauty column - Beauty Trends (September-October 2021)

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 »

An Artistic Design for Progress: Moving Forward with a Leap and a Tweak

Put metaphorically, we need both the daring leaps of the dancer/gymnast and the quiet, careful tweaks of the editor/mechanic. Read More »

A Perfect Hideout: Finding Love and Evading Villains at an Old-Style Florida Motel

It seems like a good time for a book to distract us from the height of hurricane season. A good, easy-going choice is The Newcomer, by Mary Kay Andrews. Read More »

A Musical Journey: A Trip to Venice Via Mendelssohn

Whether it be the places they lived and visited, the novels and poetry they read, the politics of the day or their own personal struggles, all became fair game for musical exploration. Read More »

Making Waves: Architects Think Deeper. Members of AIA Florida Southwest Consider Many Elements

It makes economic sense to design and construct low-maintenance and energy-efficient structures built for longevity and a sustainable future. Read More »

BEAUTIFUL AND MAGNIFICENT: In SWFL, You Can Get It All! - September/October 2021 Publisher's Letter

Get outside. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the life around you. Here in Southwest Florida, you can get it all, good and bad: hot sun, cooling rains, annoying no-see-ums, refreshing ocean breezes... Read More »

It’s a Dog’s Life: And Then Some

While dogs (and cats) enjoy a nice scratch, a good nap and a tasty treat, what they may really love is a good day of pampering at a spa. Read More »

The Prolific Wax Jambu: A Sweet, Abundant Fruit Thrives in Southwest Florida

It would be difficult to find another fruiting tree that grows in the region as prolific as the wax jambu. Read More »

Love Art? There’s No Lack of Opportunities in Southwest Florida

Joining an art group offers opportunities to socialize, learn, share knowledge, network, participate, volunteer and get your art out there. Read More »

SWFL Journal (September/October 2021)

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

Florida Scrub Jay: Threatened by Shrinking Habitat

Only 60 percent of the scrub jay’s original population exists today because of destruction of its habitat. Read More »

WHAT’S HOT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (September/October 2021)

Learn about the hottest items - wine chips, tabletop BBQ, beach blankets, & more - for sale in Southwest Florida! Read More »

RECIPES WE LOVE - See What’s Cooking in SWFL (September/October 2021)

Delicious recipes (American Red Snapper, Avocado Toast, and Bagare Eggplant...oh my!) from a variety of distinguished restaurants in the SWFL area. Read More »

Crossword Puzzle for September/October 2021

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