By: Gillian Birch Orlando is less than two hours’ drive from Sarasota, making it easy to make a day trip to Disney, SeaWorld, Epcot, Harry Potter and the other amazing attractions in Orlando. Bear... Read more
By: Gillian Birch If you get a craving for tasty American Fusion/Eclectic cuisine, Cielo is the place to find it. This white-cloth restaurant raises the bar for gourmet cuisine on Sanibel Island, Florida thanks to... Read more
By Gillian Birch There’s something very satisfying about shopping for produce direct from the producer. Research shows that supermarket salad items, fruit and vegetables can be stored for several weeks before being delivered... Read more
Whether you arrive by car, bicycle or boat, Nervous Nellies is always bustling with happy diners. This casual family restaurant with its unforgettable name has been a fixture of Fort Myers Beach for... Read more
Although Sanibel Island covers just 33 square miles, it packs a great deal of attractions into its winding lanes. One of the oldest attractions is the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village which was... Read more
The narrow winding roads around the delightful sandy island of Sanibel can get busy in the peak winter season. Parking can be scarce and pretty costly at $5 per hour. Residents and visitors... Read more
Visitors to Sanibel Island are constantly surprised by the exceptional quantity and variety of seashells that wash up daily on Sanibel’s sandy coastline. This is due to the island jutting out into the... Read more
Lee County seems to attract more than its share of writers, artists, musicians and theatrical performers, largely due to the work of the Alliance for the Arts. This official Lee County arts organization... Read more
In addition to Fifth Avenue, Naples has another attractive district for boutique shopping and dining – Tin City. Located right on the waterfront, this charming historic area is home to over 30 independent... Read more
By: Gillian Birch Thousands of visitors flock to Sanibel Island every year to enjoy the beaches and popular Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Less well-known, but equally important for local wildlife, is the island’s... Read more