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Top Hurricane Supplies You Can’t Do Without: Our Favorites Revealed
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, so now is the time to start getting prepared. In this post, I will be sharing our favorite hurricane supplies that we were so thankful to have during Hurricane Ian and Milton. Be sure to read to the end, as the last...
Sanibel and Captiva Today: Two Years After Ian
With the approaching two-year anniversary of the devastation wrought on Sanibel and Captiva Islands by Hurricane Ian, it seemed like a good idea to spend a week exploring the islands to see, first-hand, how the recovery efforts are progressing.Our home base for the...
Exploring Tigertail Beach: Marco Island’s Hidden Gem
2026 Update: Since the recent dredging, it is no longer so easy to wade across the lagoon to Tigertail Beach. Even at low tide, you'll need to traverse depths of nearly 5 feet in most places to get across to the Gulf. Original post from 2024 Recently, we visited...
How to Easily Grow Everglades Tomatoes from Seeds for Delicious Bite-Sized Flavor!
It's no secret that growing vegetables in southwest Florida can be quite the challenge! Not many varieties can withstand, let alone thrive, in the brutal heat and humidity. It can be quite discouraging to see all of your gardening efforts wilt in the sun or be...
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?)
NOTE: This post was written in January of 2023. For an updated post written in August of 2024, see Sanibel and Captiva Today: Two Years After IanIs Sanibel Island open to the public after Hurricane Ian?Are visitors welcome on Sanibel Island yet?Is Sanibel ready for...
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....