Raising the Bar
Wine Bars Pop Up Across SWFL, Encouraging Us to Slow Down and Dine
Diners in Southwest Florida bond over aperitivo.
Culinary Debuts
Naples’ New Mediterranean Gem is in East Naples
After wooing Neapolitans with her Hotel Escalante and Veranda E, Mary Brandt debuts the transportive The MED restaurant in the Bayshore Arts...
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.
Chef to Know
Meet the Chef Behind Paul Fleming’s New PJK Neighborhood Chinese
At 27, Kayla is on her third executive chef gig in Naples—her latest at Paul Fleming's new modern Asian-American restaurant.
Designer to Know
Stylish Handbags Made of Everglades Python Skins
Marco Island resident Annie Diamantidis uses ethically sourced Everglades python skin for fierce minaudières.
Hot Wheels
A poetic ode to Southwest Florida’s love of cars
With new Lamborghini and Porsche dealerships on the horizon, weekly car meet-ups, a world-class automobile festival and supercars on every road, it's...
Design Darlings
The team behind some of the region’s most stylish and sustainable landscape designs
The family-owned, Fort Myers-based R.S. Walsh Landscaping works in harmony with nature to create lush landscapes in Southwest Florida.
Stylish Debut
The Most Colorful New Design Shop in Naples
Father-daughter team Barry and Amanda Lantz of Lantz Collective elevate Naples design with a multidisciplinary approach—and lots of color.
All Stars
Pickleball’s Catherine Parenteau Runs the Court
The No. 2-ranked, Naples-based player pulls out all the stops as she makes her mark on the hottest sport in town.
Culture Maker
Cultural Maven: United Arts Collier’s new leader
Naples native Elysia Dawn returns from a successful international career in the arts world to revamp the longstanding local arts organization.
Culinary Comeback
Keylime Bistro opens in Boca Grande
Captiva Island's foremost hospitality hostess, Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, heads north, with her trademark island fare and familial vibe.
The Tournament
Tennis icons emerge from the FineMark women’s tournament in Bonita Springs
Rising tennis stars from around the nation come to Bonita Bay Club to compete in the only $100,000 Women’s USTA tournament in...
Taking Root
Replanting Southwest Florida’s landscapes
Sustainably minded experts plant native and hardy species for storm protection and healthier ecosystems.
Resilient Community
Babcock Ranch: A Study in Resiliency
In the wake of disaster, this self-sustaining community that was best known for its renewable energy became the benchmark for hurricane-proof design.
Plant Oasis
This nursery is every SWFL plant lover’s dream
Venture into the oasis that is Williams Magical Garden Center & Landscape in Naples.
Arts + Culture
Naples Art Institute Hosts Naples’ Most Colorful, Jaw-Dropping Exhibit
Experience Frida Kahlo's world through Isabelle De Borchgrave's colorful display, with full-scale paper replicas of the artist's dresses and home.
Must-Have / Home
Here’s the best perch in town for stellar sunsets
Estero's new The Island at West Bay rooftop's intentional design provides a contemporary coastal feel and unobstructed views.
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