Sunseeker Resort Punta Gorda
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...
Unidos
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...
Bicyclette Cookshop bartender Edgar Sierra
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.
Dishes at Andre’s Steakhouse
Enduring Icon

Inside Andre’s Steakhouse—An Enduring Slice of 1990s Naples

Stories of dancing on tables, bigwig power lunches and unforgettable steaks surround this Naples insiders' classic.
Azure Fort Myers Best Dining in Lee County
Delicious Finds

Food-Loving Designer Dwayne Bergmann Dishes on His Favorite Lee County Restaurants

When he's not designing multimillion-dollar manses in SWFL, Gulfshore Life advisory board member Dwayne Bergmann is often out checking out one great...
Mally Khorasantchi
Artist to Know

Revered SWFL Artist Mally Khorasantchi’s New Series Collages Life’s Cycles and Seasons

In her new series, the lauded abstract artist draws from her new home on the Imperial River in Bonita Springs, her love...
Marcus Jansen in the Purvis Young: Honey in the Sky exhibit at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery
Artist to Know

Fort Myers artist Marcus Jansen guides us through a tour of an iconic expressionist artist

Marcus reflects on the late artist's legacy at Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW spring exhibit Purvis Young: Honey in the Sky.
Tamara Kostianovsky
Art

This New Textile Triptych at The Baker Museum pays tribute to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

As a fitting tribute to the sanctuary's 70th anniversary in 2024, The Baker acquired New York-based artist Tamara Kostianovsky's work, which delightfully...
The Naples Players
Theater

Behind the Curtain with The Naples Players

The community theater exemplifies what's possible when art lovers unite. Meet the hearts and minds that extend the theater's reach far beyond...
Candlelight concerts
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...
Apertivo Wine Bars in SWFL
Raising the Bar

Wine Bars Pop Up Across SWFL, Encouraging Us to Slow Down and Dine

Diners in Southwest Florida bond over aperitivo.
The MED
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...
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.
PJK Neighborhood Chinese Chef
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.
Stylish Handbags Made of Everglades Python Skins
Designer to Know

Stylish Handbags Made of Everglades Python Skins

Marco Island resident Annie Diamantidis uses ethically sourced Everglades python skin for fierce minaudières.