Capturing the Dark: An unadulterated night sky reveals the Milky Way in all its glory

Sometimes, the stars just align. This trip opened my eyes to a whole other world—the one right above my head, the night sky. Read More »

Love At First Fright Bankers: Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff face their fear of snakes to support the environment

On Valentine’s Day 2016, the last day of that year’s challenge, the Roepstorffs finally found what they were looking for. It wasn’t love at first sight. Read More »

Canyons, Coasters And Loving The Outdoors: This high schooler’s interests lie in the field as well as the classroom

Eric Feichthaler Jr. loves U.S. National Parks. He’s visited many—ranging from Florida to Alaska and Hawaii—has published two books about his experiences, and started a YouTube channel that attracts worldwide cyber-visitors. Read More »

‘Roadside Attraction’ Redux - David Webb has new vision for Everglades Wonder Gardens

David Rahahe•ti Webb walks the walk when he outlines his vision as the new executive director at Everglades Wonder Gardens, a landmark in Bonita Springs since 1936. Read More »

A Fish Out Of Water: When not feeding the hungry in SWFL, Stefanie Edwards feeds her soul by fishing

Stefanie Ink Edwards spends her days on the front lines of emergency food distribution, making sure people who need food in Southwest Florida get it. Read More »

Let The Dogs Out! Parks and beaches are big hits with best buddies

Thomas Browne of Fort Myers knows all too well what it feels like being cooped up. “Dogs get cabin fever just like we do,” explains Browne. Read More »

Recipes We Love - See What’s cooking in SWFL (January/February 2021)

Delicious recipes (Crab Cakes, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Pot Roast...oh my!) from a variety of distinguished restaurants in the SWFL area. Read More »

Don’t Neglect Your Boat Trailer: Regular maintenance important for safety—on land!

Before you get your boat into the water, you need to navigate the land. Boat trailers are key and there is more to them than meets the eye. Read More »

Wheels For Service: Keeping the vulnerable fed during COVID, and all year

Food delivery services are more popular than ever because of COVID-19, but there’s none quite like Fort Myers-based Community Cooperative’s Meals on Wheels program. Read More »

Dream Houses—on Wheels! - Since pandemic, RVs taking U.S. by storm

COVID-19 may have temporarily grounded many travelers, but it didn’t rob Americans of their wanderlust. Recreational vehicle traveling, or RVing, is taking the U.S. by storm. Read More »