Gulfshore Life

Best Family Communities in Southwest Florida

Whether you’re new to town or looking to upgrade to a private community where little ones have the run of the place, consider these neighborhoods with whimsical play areas, access to great schools and plenty of amenities for kids to explore and grow. Babcock Ranch, Charlotte County Five years…

Magical Celebrations by Memorable Mobile Parties

Memorable Mobile Parties’ Gisselle Rodriguez takes an idea and turns it into a magical celebration with a theater-quality setup. A Mickey Safari birthday at the Everglades Wonder Gardens had life-size animal statues, binoculars and wide-brim hats at every seat, plus…

Let It Slide

Not that long ago, children were barely meant to be seen, let alone heard—especially when it came to matters of home design. Those days are long gone, as far as designer Michelle DeLaCruz is concerned. When she and her husband,…

Mother Nature Knows Best

Every teacher dreads those mornings when the whole classroom is off: Kids are moody, unsettled, out of their routine. In a traditional setting, this might set the tone for the day. But at an outdoor-focused school like the Woodland Nature…

Kids’ Minds Matter Shines a Light on Children’s Mental Health

Kids’ Minds Matter started in 2016 with a modest goal of raising awareness for children’s mental health in the region. Six years later, it’s raised millions of dollars and become a force in reducing the stigma associated with mental health…

Children’s STEAM Program Foster’s a Sense of Discovery

Calling all inventors. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts one- and five-day STEAM programs for science and engineering enthusiasts. Kids can study the solar system, build and launch a rocket ship; design, build and code a robot; and explore…

Dapper Dads In Paradise

The Showunmi Family Despite moving from London to Florida seven years ago, it wasn’t until Enoch Showunmi’s 15-month-old daughter, Alba, was born that the retired professional soccer player felt “a bit of culture shock,” he says. “Everything we do day-to-day…

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