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Cruisin’: Cruises make great family excursions

Nov 01, 2023 08:00AM ● By Ann Marie O’Phelan

From spas to gyms to casinos for the adults, and from youth clubs to pools to waterslides to on-deck mini-golf for the kids, cruises provide plenty of fun for all.

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Check Out These 11 Vacation Rental Companies To Make Your Trip To Southwest Florida Extra Special

Sep 13, 2022 12:23PM ● By Francesca Block

Whether you're in town visiting southwest Florida or looking for the ideal staycation, these vacation rental companies have got you covered.

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Ties That Bind: Trips of a Lifetime with Your Grandchildren

May 25, 2022 11:33AM ● By DIANE YORK

One of the most difficult things for families today is the geographic separation of parents from their children and grandchildren.

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Dive In! Artificial Reefs Offer a Chance to Explore Underwater Habitat

Apr 03, 2022 10:40AM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Off the coast of Southwest Florida lies a system of artificial reefs where saltwater sport fish, groupers, grunts, jacks, flounder, & sharks make their homes.

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A Caribbean Escape: The Turks and Caicos Are So Close, But a World Away

Apr 03, 2022 10:31AM ● By DIANE YORK

A stay in the Turks and Caicos can be a quick trip into another world of fantastic resorts, clear water, culture, and barrier reefs that provide incredible ocean adventures.

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Beyond Florida’s Beaches: Take a Drive to Inland Destinations

Nov 21, 2021 08:25PM ● By GINA BIRCH

While the lion’s share of attention, from both tourists and locals, is on the shoreline, inland destinations full of charming towns and adventure are waiting to be discovered.

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‘Roadside Attraction’ Redux - David Webb has new vision for Everglades Wonder Gardens

Jan 24, 2021 12:20PM ● By Jeff Lytle

David Rahahe•ti Webb walks the walk when he outlines his vision as the new executive director at Everglades Wonder Gardens, a landmark in Bonita Springs since 1936.

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STAY LOCAL: Let’s Go See and Do and Taste the Things Our Visitors Dream of Doing

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By LIBBY MCMILLAN HENSON

It’s funny how we rarely do the things our own hometown is famous for. Fort Myers residents can go years without visiting the fascinating Edison and Ford Winter Estates, knowing they’ll get to it one day because it’s “right there.” Likewise, Sanibel Islanders rarely go shelling. Many Southwest Florida residents don’t even take the time or energy to go to the beach, stick an umbrella in the sand and enjoy the sound of the sea.

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On the Road Again: Tips for Traveling With Your Pet

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELANo

With the holidays here, it’s time to hit the road again to see Grandma in Georgia, Aunt Tina in Tennessee or Cousin Carl in Cincinnati. Many pet owners arrange in-home pet sitting or boarding, and other owners take their pets along for the ride.

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The Daintiest of Egrets: The Snowy Egret Survived The Plume Trade But Is Still Imperiled

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

The snowy egret (Egretta thula) is distinguished by its beautiful white plumage, with vivid yellow and black details. It has yellow lores, a black bill and black legs with bright yellow feet. Its appearance is even more striking when sporting its breeding plumage of long feathery plumes on its back and throat.

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