Hammer and Hand
Personalities

This Naples Builder Draws From a Century of Local Heritage

A descendant of an Everglades City pioneer, Michael Murphy expands on his family's legacy with his boutique construction company, Hammer and Hand.
Bonsai Tree from Wigert's Bonsai Nursery
Talking Shop

This is a Plant-Lover’s Must-Visit in SWFL

Discover the beauty of miniature trees at North Fort Myers' Wigert's Bonsai Nursery.
Campiello in Olde Naples
Features

The Editors’ Guide to Old Naples Hidden Gems

Secret gardens, transportive alleys and VIP experiences prove there's more than meets the eye on Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South.
Annecy Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Favorite Things

L.A. DeRiggi launches Hudson Park Interior Design and shares his picks for creating curve appeal

L.A. curates curving, sensual pieces banking on natural materials for spaces that welcome conversations.
MKTB's Booty-Building Bands
Editors' Pick

MKTB’s Booty-Building Bands

Naples personal trainer Rekinson "Rick" Beaubrin curates a line of ultra-flattering fitness gear to rival national brands.
Orchids
Features

Where the Orchids Bloom

Exuberant collections, longtime local growers and a warm, subtropical climate prove Collier County is an orchid-lover's paradise.
Southwest Florida Athleisure brands
Healthy Life

Local, Luxe Activewear Brands to Live In

Southwest Florida activewear designers blur the line between streetwear and athleisure, turning heads in and out of the gym.
Kiran Gill botanical skincare serum
Editors' Pick

Our Editors’ Favorite Naples-Made Retinol Serum

Naples surgeon and skincare guru Dr. Kiran Gill reformulates her fan-favorite retinol.
former Miami City ballet dancers
High Pointe

The Birth of Southwest Florida’s first professional ballet company

Meet the talented couple behind Florida Gulfshore Ballet and their quest to create the first professional company in the region.
Shore Acres Farm
Features

Shore Acres Farm brings French equestrian culture to Naples

Janie Yag and her husband, Mike, have created a sophisticated barn for internationally recognized riders.
Native Plants along the coast
Taking Root

Replanting Southwest Florida’s landscapes

Sustainably minded experts plant native and hardy species for storm protection and healthier ecosystems.
Williams Magical Garden Center & Landscape
Plant Oasis

This nursery is every SWFL plant lover’s dream

Venture into the oasis that is Williams Magical Garden Center & Landscape in Naples.
Alexander Shelley
The Latest

Five Things to Know about Artis—Naples’ New Conductor

Get to know Alexander Shelley, the British conductor leading as the new artistic and music director at Artis—Naples.
Brett F. Harvey sculptor
Features

Naples sculptor Brett F. Harvey explores human connection through a 500-pound concrete sculpture.

Brett F. Harvey's new artwork, titled "Tempo Temple Template," is headed to METHOD & CONCEPT'S new ACL | ROW Sculpture Park outside...
ImJusMe101 Candles and Diffusers
Editors' Pick

Naples Candlemaker Brings Cheeky Wit to Scents We Love

Eli Jackson pours heart and soul into her candles, wax melts, room sprays and reed diffusers.
Rebuilding

The people rebuilding Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian

Photographer Scott McIntyre trails local design pros as they rebuild Southwest Florida homes and gathering spaces to be stronger and better than...
People

Honoring the legacy of Naples architect Andrea Clark Brown

One of the brightest talents in Southwest Florida passed away this year. Here, fellow design professionals reflect on her enduring, forward-thinking impact.
Arcade Theatre
Theater

Florida Rep’s Silver Anniversary

Downtown Fort Myers’ flagship theater turns 25