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A Visitors Guide to Farmers Markets in Sarasota
By Vanessa Caceres Taste Sarasota’s food and agricultural bounty at one of the area’s many farmers markets. Thanks to Sarasota, Florida’s year-round sunny weather, there’s no shortage of locally grown produce. Add to... Read more
Ways to Stay Fit on Vacation
By: Susan Finch We’ve all done it. We get up and running with a fitness routine and are committed to live a healthy lifestyle only to have it suddenly derail the moment we... Read more
Grab the Girls for a Weekend Getaway in Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands
By Susan Finch Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island beckon nature lovers and friends looking for an outdoor, low-key adventure along Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Newcomers will find plenty to do from kayaking... Read more
Visiting Estero Island Cottage Museum and Matanzas Pass Preserve
By Gillian Birch Matanzas Pass Preserve is an out-of-the-way sanctuary just a mile south of Matanzas Pass Bridge on Estero Island. Home of a rare maritime tropical hammock, it’s not as remote as... Read more
12 Free Things to Do in Sarasota
By: Vanessa Caceres Who doesn’t like free?! The Sarasota area has plenty of free things to do. From its natural beach beauty to parks and city strolls, all you need to do is... Read more
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun on the Paradise Coast
By: Susan Finch The options may seem endless for a girls getaway with sunshine, shopping, and nature in mind. But the Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades area will deliver everything on your wishlist and more.... Read more
Shopping at Shelly’s Gifts & Christmas Boutique
It’s always gift time at Shelly’s Gifts & Christmas Boutique, although you will find Christmas temptation year-round in this beautiful store. With 60 known brands providing over 1200 different products, there are plenty... Read more
It’s GameTime in Fort Myers!
There’s something for every visitor at GameTime in Fort Myers’ Gulf Coast Town Center. For some, it’s a mini-Vegas with interactive games and neon-lit slots lining the walls. Others head into the Restaurant and... Read more