Casa Ybel Resort - Tying the knot in style, delivering the perfect wedding venue

Weddings are all about love, and the staff at Casa Ybel Resort knows plenty about love and weddings―couples have been saying “I do” at this romantic Gulf-shore setting for more than a century. Read More »

Discovering the late Paul Badura-Skoda: Extraordinary artist—on modern and period instruments

When I was studying piano performance in graduate school, I had the good fortune to work with a wonderful pianist and teacher named Seth Carlin. Next to the obligatory Steinway behemoth in his studio, Seth kept something special, more diminutive and delicate-sounding: a beautifully made replica of an 1820s Graf fortepiano. Read More »

A Hidden Gem You’ve Missed - Gulfport is St. Pete’s secret

Somewhere between the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Tropicana Field, there’s a small but cool waterfront community that not only isn’t on the Gulf of Mexico, but it’s never even made most Floridians’ radar. Put it on yours. Read More »

Southwest Florida (SWFL) Journal

A journal from the perspective of SWFL. Read More »

Make Art to De-Stress Your Mind

You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from all the positive effects creativity can have on your mind. A growing body of research has shown that activities as simple as coloring or dancing and singing can lower stress levels and help improve mental health. Read More »

Designing Drinks - New and Creative Beverages Find Their Way to Florida Shelves

The beverage industry is like fashion––trends come and go with thousands of producers vying for shelf space and your attention. Even the best-tasting product could quickly get bumped if packaging and messaging are not on point. Read More »

What’s Hot in Southwest Florida

Learn more about the hottest items - jewelry, food, clothing, and more - for sale in Southwest Florida! Read More »