Arts + Culture
Naples’ Best New Art Workshop
Arts + Culture
Meet Naples Visionary Photographer Harry De Zitter
Photographer Harry De Zitter captures life’s raw beauty in black-and-white.
Local Escape
Charlotte Harbor’s New Ultraluxe Staycation is for SWFL Sunset Lovers
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is the premiere spot for sunset views, lounging by the pool, golfing on green fairways, indulging in gelato...
Culinary Debuts
Raising the Bar on Latin Food in Naples
Unidos, in the Naples Design District, blends Latin America ingredients, techniques and traditions from across Latin America, along with unparalleled hospitality for...
Drinks
Meet the Bartender Shaking Things Up in Naples
His reverence for the classics and innovation makes Edgar Sierra our editor-in-chief's favorite new bartender in town.
Botanicals
This Naples Floral Design Studio Claims Top Billing For Our Resident Entertaining Expert
Gulfshore Life advisory board member and hostess extraordinaire Jennifer McCurry tells us why Kaleidoscope Floral is her go-to for wild, exuberant blooms.
Arts + Culture
SWFL’s Most Dazzling Concert Series
The international Candlelit Concert series makes its debut in Fort Myers, presenting a fresh take on classical music. The chamber concerts recreate...
Wine Watch
Bleu Provence Owners Pass the Family Torch
The next generation of Cariots take up the helm of the stalwart Naples restaurant.
Artist Profile
Meet One of Southwest Florida’s Top Portrait Artists
Martha Maria Cantu almost gave up on art. Now, the self-trained artist is at the forefront of Immokalee's growing arts scene.
Personalities
Beloved Fort Myers Food Critic Annabelle Tometich Releases Her First Book
For years, the Fort Myers food critic wrote under the nom de plume Jean Le Boeuf. Now, she delves into her mixed-heritage...
Table Service
Why the Espresso Martini is Here to Stay
Here's how Southwest Florida serves up this buzzy brew with classic takes and impressive riffs.
Artist Profile
This Naples Artist Makes Lace-Like Jewelry Out of Metal
Cheri Dunnigan stitches gold and silver threads into modern heirlooms, reminiscent of Armenian needle lace, a generational lace-making technique passed from mothers...
Wine Watch
Nat Nat Wine Bar Brings Parisian Vibes to Naples
A slow food chef and natural wine expert combine and re-envision their love for natural wines and fine food at this new...
Personalities
Meet The Woman Poised To Put Southwest Florida’s Opera Scene On The Map
Nicoletta Mantovani carries on her late husband Luciano Pavarotti's legacy with a state-of-the-art performing arts theater in Naples.
Wine Watch
A Local’s Journey From Empty Nester to Wine-Preneur
A fateful pour in Naples set Diane Carpenter on a new path, leading up to 2017, when she planted the Ross Knoll...
Table Service
4 Passion Projects Make for Some of the Best Artisan Foods in SWFL
From Naples to Sanibel, these locals elevate how we eat and drink by leaning into the singular focus on their crafts.