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5 Easy Tips to Make Succulents Grow Faster
by Major RammDo you pride yourself on your green thumb, but wondering how to make your succulents grow faster? Despite their reputation for being low maintenance, succulents can still require some skillful care to reach their full potential. In this article,...
The Naples Train Museum
by George TurczynEditor's Note:The Naples Train Museum is a true hidden gem in the heart of Naples! We've lived in Naples since 2014, but only recently visited for the first time with two of our grandchildren. We had a blast! The kids were mesmerized as they...
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (& Its Awesome Humongous Playground!)
I had heard rumors floating around for a while about a possible new park and playground in Naples for those of us who live waaay out in the Estates, but it seemed too good to be true. There really wasn't anything for kids like that out in Golden Gate Estates, so...
Is Sanibel Island Open? (Is it okay to visit after Ian?)
Is Sanibel Island open to the public after Hurricane Ian?Are visitors welcome on Sanibel Island yet?Is Sanibel ready for tourists?Do the residents and businesses even want you there?There are so many conflicting messages out there about this issue...if you are a...
Are Sanibel Island Beaches Open?
Open Sanibel Public BeachesMarch 6, 2023 UPDATE!!! Sanibel public beaches & parking lots have started opening! The following Sanibel beaches are now OPEN!Tarpon Bay Road Beach. $5 per hour for public parking. There are 76 parking spaces.Blind Pass Beach Park....
What is Open on Sanibel?
Sanibel and Captiva Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Ian, but they are slowly rebuilding and recovering. You may want to support Sanibel and its recovery by coming for a visit, but are not sure what is even open yet!Check out this guide to see what activities, shops,...
Surviving Hurricane Ian (Sanibel Survivor Story)
The following first-hand account was taken from the personal Facebook page of Angelika Geerlof, a resident of Sanibel Island, Florida, who survived the terrifying winds and catastrophic storm surge of Hurricane Ian that devastated the island on September 28, 2022.I...
Bimini Bait Shack Hurricane Ian Damage Update (Photos & Video 3 Months Later)
Bimini Bait Shack, a fun seafood restaurant, tiki bar and grill with the theme of the tropical paradise of the islands of the Bahamas, sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian but survived surprisingly well and is now working steadily toward recovery and reopening in...
How is the Bubble Room Captiva after Hurricane Ian?
No trip to Captiva Island was ever complete without at least one visit to the iconic Bubble Room Restaurant, the place where it was always Christmas! Such a fun destination full of whimsy, nostalgia, music, and of course Bo-Bo and bubble lights! Did The Bubble Room...