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One of the most popular events in Southwest Florida each and every year is the Edison Festival of Light, which takes place every February in downtown Fort Myers. We have the information you need to see one of the country’s best festivals that culminates in one of the most popular parades in the Southeastern United […]

Fort Myers is riding a wave of tasty craft beer joints in beautiful waterfront settings in Southwest Florida. Pull up a bar stool as we teach you the best places to raise a frosty mug of beer and plan your Fort Myers brewery tour. Florida is a beer destination. There are more than 250 craft […]

March is a beautiful time of year to visit Sanibel Island and Fort Myers. You can go to the beach in the morning, catch an afternoon baseball spring training game and still have time to catch a sunset and enjoy fresh seafood in the evening. Open your calendar app and highlight these March Southwest Florida […]

Did you know that two of America’s greatest inventors and innovators, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, both had winter estates in Fort Myers, Florida? These estates are now living museums open to the public. Step back in time as we provide you with the inside tips to enjoy all the Edison Ford Winter Estates have […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Sanibel Island and Fort Myers! Recharge your batteries by spending the holidays in festive Southwest Florida enjoying the beaches, sunsets and warmer weather. We have nine reasons why you should be spending Christmas on Sanibel Island this year. Sanibel Boats Are Festive Boat owners on Sanibel […]

Snook fishing brings anglers to Southwest Florida and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico year-after-year. This distinctive fish is most recognizable by the prominent black stripe the stretches down each of its side. Snook Fishing Information The bi-annual Snook fishing season each year in Gulf waters is Sept. 1st through Dec. 1st each year […]

If you want to surprise your significant other, don’t feed them a fancy dinner or buy them a bundle of roses. Instead, take them on a fishing charter. Endless ocean dancing for miles with the sea breeze blowing through your hair you as you explore new areas of Southwest Florida, together…Now, that is romance! Fishing Charters […]

Sanibel Island made national news this month when local kayak angler  Jon Black reeled in the catch of a lifetime.  Headlines read something along the lines of “Southwest Florida Man Reels in 552-Pound Goliath Grouper From Kayak.” Beyond 10 seconds of fame, he also broke a world record for “Largest Kayak Bottom Fish” ever caught. You […]

Explore Southwest Florida splashing around the Gulf of Mexico on our NEW paddleboards. Paddleboarding is a great activity for kids, couples and families. For adventure and fitness gurus, this is a great activity for you! Never paddleboarded before? No worries! The staff at the Port Sanibel Marina can provide tips and lessons, upon request. Our onsite paddleboards […]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) plans to expand its TrophyCatch incentive program for freshwater bass anglers by launching a similar program this fall  to benefit saltwater fishers.  The Miami Herald reported plans for the expansion after Jessica McCawley, FWC director of marine fisheries management, made the announcement at the July ICAST fishing […]