H2...OM: The Magic of Water and Yoga

SUP yoga brings the practice to the water, with participants taking class on stand-up paddleboards rather than on the mat. Read More »

Trouble-Free Sapodilla: A Handsome Addition to the Southwest Florida Landscape

If you have room for a handsome, exotic fruiting tree in your landscape that grows nearly trouble-free in Southwest Florida, consider planting a sapodilla. Read More »

You Can Do It! Learn to Play Like a Pro (Or At Least Aspire to It)

Southwest Florida is an athlete’s paradise. There is no lack of activities to be enjoyed year-round here. Read More »

SW Florida Journal (January/February 2022)

A journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida. Read More »

On the Run in Fort Myers Beach: Where to Get Your Heart Rate Up

Now is the best time of year to get outside and pound the pavement, sand, or trails. Read More »

Watching Over the Water: Lifeguards Earn Certification at Area Pools

Lifeguard training courses provide the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies at pools, waterparks, and nonsurf beaches. Read More »

The Parakeets and Parrots of Florida: Escaped Pets Have Established Exotic Populations in the U.S.

Many of these pets have either escaped or been released on purpose, setting up populations in the wild. Read More »

Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet: A Florida Delicacy Brings Everglades City Together

What started out as a conversation in the Rock Bottom Bar in Everglades City has turned into an annual event: the blessing of the stone crab fleet. Read More »

Birds of a Colorful Feather: Southwest Florida’s Birds Are the Best

Roseate spoonbills, reddish egrets, great blue herons, and tricolored herons are just a few of the spectacular, colorful birds that can be seen in Southwest Florida this time of year. Read More »

Ten Ways to Make a Happy 2022: Yes, Happiness is Attainable

Finding true happiness requires a change in thinking and a little discipline too. Read More »