Local health departments advised people to stay away from more than a dozen beaches in Southwest Florida. Respiratory ...

Press, the formation of Lee County, the storied history of the Lee County Courthouse, Southwest Florida’s largest city, Cape Coral, and the county seat Fort Myers in this space. We’ve also recapped ...

Fort Myers Beach is hitting a "major milestone" in its post-Hurricane Ian recovery — nearly 50% of its hotel rooms are back ...

Chelle Koster Walton, Contributor, Travel Some people think of Sanibel and its quirky little sister island, Captiva, as interchangeable. True, they're both quiet spots with great shorelines and ...

Vacations are meant to be relaxing, and Captiva Island, a tiny five-mile-long island in Southwest Florida has fully embraced that sentiment. Everything about the under-the-radar destination encourages ...

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is mechanically clearing brush, and highlighting the need for prescribed fire on the island.

In my opinion, popular spots like Miami and Orlando are worth visiting. I suggest heading to Sanibel and Captiva Islands or the panhandle for a relaxing beach vacation. Florida is so much more ...

In my opinion, popular spots like Miami and Orlando are worth visiting. I suggest heading to Sanibel and Captiva Islands or the panhandle for a relaxing beach vacation. Florida is so much more than ...

Sanibel and Captiva Islands offer the perfect relaxing getaway. Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida's Gulf Coast are the perfect destinations for a slower-paced getaway. Famous for their ...