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The Naples Pier
The Naples Pier is one of Naples’ most visited and best-known landmarks. It’s charming and full of character and I feel it embodies what Southwest Florida is all about: warm weather, warm people, wildlife watching and beautiful scenic views. History Originally built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock a narrow gauge train transported …
Dog Beach in Bonita Springs
Only a few miles south of Fort Myers beach and north of Bonita Beach. Dog Beach is one of the very few off-leash beaches in the region. A real doggie heaven this is the perfect place to take your four-legged best friend for a fun day of running along the beach, swimming in the blue …
Thomas At The Florida Railroad Museum
If you have a little train lover you won’t want to miss A Day Out With Thomas this weekend! Thomas is pulling into the station at the Florida Railroad Museum (located in Parrish Florida, in Manatee county) for a larger than life experience at Day Out With Thomas®: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013, on March …
Pine Island: A Hidden Paradise
It’s just a few miles from home (Cape Coral, FL), but once you cross the short strip of asphalt that connects Pine Island with the mainland you feel like you are entering a different world. Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast …
Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy at Germain Arena
The premier show of Disney on Ice : Worlds of Fantasy at Germain Arena on Friday, March 8th. proved to be a magical and truly unforgettable experience for our family. This spectacular show is filled with speed, excitement, romance and fantasy as skaters glide gracefully on the ice performing four of your favorite Disney stories: …
Lovers Key State Park: Gorgeous Beaches in a Natural Paradise
Located between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach The Lover’s Key Carl E. Johnson State Park is made up of four barrier islands, Lovers’ Key, Black Island, Inner and Long Key along with several islets. One the top three most visited parks in Florida Lover’s Key has something for everyone from beautiful beaches and nature …
Bald Eagle Watching in Southwest Florida
A lot of people are not aware of it but Southwest Florida is a great place to view bald eagles. Our beautiful and graceful national bird has made an amazing comeback after being declared Endangered in the early seventies. With more than 2,000 active nests Florida’s nesting population constitutes over eighty percent of the …
Run Agrounds: Good Coffee, Great Gelato and a Beautiful View
One of my favorite places to go in Cape Coral is Run Agrounds. They have good coffee, a nice atmosphere and a great view of the marina and the beautiful yachts in the water. Located at the Cape Harbor Marina, Run Agrounds is one of several waterfront eateries in this yachting community. They …
Visiting Manatee Park
Manatee Park, located in Fort Myers, is a great place to visit when the temperature drops because that is when manatees come to the park in search of warmer water. Although we really don’t have a winter here in paradise temperatures can get a little cooler during January and February. If it’s in the 50s …