Personalities
Naples’ Leading Lady of Philanthropy
Dena Rae Hancock dedicates her personal and professional life to serving others.
Personalities
Behind-the-Scenes with Artis—Naples’ Film and Literature Guru
Elaine Newton regularly sells out the room for her book and film series at Artis—Naples.
Features
One Year After Ian: We Celebrate the Landmarks that Remain and Stand Strong in SWFL
One year ago, Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida. But these resilient institutions rallied and returned—stronger than ever.
Photography
Photographer Luca Martinez Shows the Everglades as You’ve Never Seen It
The Florida native uses his adventurous spirit and knack for storytelling to capture the swamp's natural splendor.
Features
Behind the lens of famed Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher
Millions know and love Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher. Meet the tribe behind the man.
Features
The Florida Gladesmen Way
Jack Shealy lives, promotes and preserves Southwest Florida heritage.
Masterclass
Walker Farms in North Fort Myers embodies the sweet life
For 43 years, Allen "Buddy" and Joyce Walker have made artisanal honey from the nectar of Southwest Florida's native plants.
Features
Floridian food isn’t what you think: Dive into the true, authentic flavors of Southwest Florida
We talked to local fishermen, growers and chefs to identify the soul of Southwest Florida cuisine—it's even more bountiful and delicious than...
Tastemaker
Raising the Sails
With scrappy determination and a healthy dose of humility, 30-year-old Darren Veilleux became the culinary heart of Southwest Florida’s most distinguished fine-dining...
Features
The Fisherman’s Daughter Seafood Brand
Through her seafood brand and poetry, Chanda Jamieson and her family speak the forgotten language of the Gulf.
Environmental Win
Under the Mangroves
Conservation groups rally to restore and protect Florida’s vital coastal trees.
Features
Protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Journalist Jennifer Reed trails conservationist and National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. to learn about the Florida Wildlife Corridor—an effort he helped...
Salut! / The Headquarters
Home Sweet Home
After 22 years of providing much-needed services to kids in Collier County, NCEF plants roots with a permanent base.
Table Service
Cream of the Crop
Naples couple Natalie and Nick Batty have become the go-to source for conscientious chefs and home cooks through their Inyoni Organic Farm.
Features
The Great Everglades Endeavor
The first project started under the multibillion-dollar Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan two decades ago, Picayune Strand State Forest provides hope that the...
Insider
A House Full of Love
In honor of Mother's Day, we visit with the supermom founder of the nonprofit KKids, Karen Reynolds Scott. She and her husband,...
Insider
Defenders Of The Gulf – Dr. Jerry Jackson
Ornithologist, author, Florida Gulf Coast University professor emeritus, With the Wild Things host