A fish boat in the distance
Masterclass

Dilly’s Fish Co. is SWFL Chefs’ Go-To Resource for Fresh Gulf Fish

For Tim "Dilly" Dillingham, fishing trips are personal homecomings, resplendent with the ocean's bounty.
RichardDiedrich
Artist Profile

This architect-turned-artist captures the essence of water through dynamic paintings

Known for his design of amenity facilities at Grey Oaks, Mediterra and Collier's Reserve, Richard Diedrich manipulates paint and canvas to capture...
Charlette Roman
Personalities

Meet a key player in the fight for water quality and conservation in Southwest Florida

Marco Island's Charlette Roman is considered a dynamo in the water conservation space and a hero to those who value the future...
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.
FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championshi
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...
The Mound House
Culture

The Mound House May Just Be SWFL’s Best-Kept Secret

This historic home-turned-museum contains more than two centuries of Southwest Florida history and sits on top of ancient Calusa shell mound.
Self-sustaining community Babcock Ranch
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.
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.
Frida Kahlo home and wardrobe replica exhibit
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.
Best rooftop view
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.
SW FL cycling trails
Wellness

Rails-to-Trails Cycling and Walking Routes take over SWFL

Converted railways and deserted spaces offer new avenues for cyclists and runners along the Gulf Coast.
Home of Kathleen Kapnick
Personalities

An environmental steward continues her family’s legacy

Kathleen Kapnick works to restore balance in Southwest Florida's delicate ecosystems.
Spring Styles at Rod & Gun Club.
Fashion

Spring style at Rod & Gun Club

Supple leathers, silky knits and a warm palette keep you protected while finding your element in the Southwest Florida wilds.
Walker Farms Honey / Local Honey
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.
Fort Myers artist Shimul Chowdhury
Artist Profile

Fort Myers artist Shimul Chowdhury on identity

The second-generation Bangladeshi-American's studio practice revolves around identity and multicultural crossroads.