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The annual Stone Crab Festival in Naples, Florida is a must event.  The three-day block party in October always starts at 5:30 p.m. with the traditional cracking of the first stone crab claw of the season. The festival is one of Naples’ annual festivals that really pays homage to the city’s roots. Founded in the 1800s, Naples was only accessible by water until 1915. In its earliest beginnings, Naples was...

The name Roy Hobbs conjures up a few different things for people. If you’re a resident of Fort Myers in Southwest Florida, the Roy Hobbs Baseball World Series is probably the first thing that comes to mind. If you are an avid baseball lover, your focus is probably on Roy Hobbs, the fictitious baseball player. You know, the one played by Robert Redford in the 1980s movie, “The Natural.” Each...

For two weekends in October, you will feel like you’ve been transported to Munich, Germany, by way of Oktoberfest in Cape Coral. The  annual event, put on by the German-American Social Club of Cape Coral, happens every October. Guests can try a variety of German fare, listen to live bands play German music, dance on two dance floors and sample a mouthwatering selection of German and domestic beer. There is...

The Roar Offshore powerboat racing event always make a big splash on Fort Myers Beach It was a popular race series in the mid-2000s and is bigger and better than ever. Enjoy the beautiful town of Fort Myers Beach and watch powerboats whoosh by you at a cool 180 mph. There are events and parties celebrating the offshore powerboat races. See the boats up close, meet like-minded boat lovers and...

One of Southwest Florida’s hidden gems is the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival. The 10-day event honors songwriters and crooners with impressive talent, featuring low-key music with a country vibe. The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is spread out over four different locations and it’s not like other music festivals that last longer than a few days.  It’s comfortable, affordable, and rejuvenating. Explore this beautiful slice of paradise while discovering tons of...

Now that Memorial Day and Independence Day are over, there’s only one summer holiday left to enjoy. With a variety of things to do in Florida for Labor Day Weekend, you should have no problem planning a fun-filled and memorable vacation. The kiddos may be back in school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a long weekend romantic getaway or unforgettable time with friends and loved ones.  Here are...

When you visit Ocala and stay at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, you’ll feel like you’re in the Old South. Here are some reasons why we love this charming Florida town. Some of the best restaurants are in Ocala. There’s always something to do here. And there’s always something good to eat. The best restaurants in Ocala include everything from Southern-style delights to fancy steakhouse fare. You’re sure...

This is the only true waterpark in the Fort Myers area. People come from all over, including Sanibel and Captiva Islands, to cool off at Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral, FL. Known just as Sun Splash to the locals, kids who grow up in Southwest Florida go on field trips to the popular waterpark, and then end up taking their children to enjoy everything the park has to...

Mangoes are so popular in Southwest Florida. They even have their own festival! The 2022 Mango Mania Festival will take place Saturday, July 16th from 9 am to 4 pm and celebrates the area’s abundance of mangoes and other tropical fruit. It’s one of the most popular mango festivals in Florida. You can thank the region’s climate for that stroke of luck. The climate here is similar to that of...

Royal Shell is doing its part to help out the local Southwest Florida environment. On June 7, Ocean Habitats installed eight artificial Mini Reefs at the Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina. The effort is part of Ocean Habitat’s Thousand Reef Challenge—an effort to rebuild Florida’s living coastline. It also helped kick off World Oceans Day on June 8. “Royal Shell and Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina are proud to rally...