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The Roar Offshore powerboat racing event always make a big splash on Fort Myers Beach It was a popular race series in the mid-2000s and is bigger and better than ever. Enjoy the beautiful town of Fort Myers Beach and watch powerboats whoosh by you at a cool 180 mph. There are events and parties celebrating the offshore powerboat races. See the boats up close, meet like-minded boat lovers and...

One of Southwest Florida’s hidden gems is the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival. The 10-day event honors songwriters and crooners with impressive talent, featuring low-key music with a country vibe. The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is spread out over four different locations, unlike other music festivals that last longer than a few days.  It’s comfortable, affordable, and rejuvenating. Explore this beautiful slice of paradise while discovering tons of new music. A...

Now that Memorial Day and Independence Day are over, there’s only one summer holiday left to enjoy. With a variety of things to do in Florida for Labor Day Weekend, you should have no problem planning a fun-filled and memorable vacation. The kiddos may be back in school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a long weekend romantic getaway or unforgettable time with friends and loved ones.  Here are...

This is the only true waterpark in the Fort Myers area. People come from all over, including Sanibel and Captiva Islands, to cool off at Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral, FL. Known just as Sun Splash to the locals, kids who grow up in Southwest Florida go on field trips to the popular waterpark, and then end up taking their children to enjoy everything the park has to...

Mangoes are so popular in Southwest Florida. They even have their own festival! The 2022 Mango Mania Festival will take place Saturday, July 16th from 9 am to 4 pm and celebrates the area’s abundance of mangoes and other tropical fruit. It’s one of the most popular mango festivals in Florida. You can thank the region’s climate for that stroke of luck. The climate here is similar to that of...

Sometimes the easiest and most memorable vacations are staycations in your own backyard. Many people conjure up images of Florida’s breathtaking coastline when they think of taking a vacation. And if you haven’t explored Southwest Florida or Ocala, maybe it’s time to consider taking a Florida staycation. After all, weekend getaways in the Sunshine State are always the best. Southwest Florida is worth the drive if you’re thinking about taking...

When you think of visiting Florida, you picture rolling turquoise-green waves on the Gulf of Mexico, unique-looking shells that dot the shoreline, and cruising around on the water with your loved ones. If you’re looking for the best place in Southwest Florida for boat rentals, we’ve got you covered. Summer in Florida is made for hanging out on the boat, the wind in your hair, the warm sunshine covering your...

Southwest Florida is known for many things, and one of those things is good old-fashioned street tacos. If you’re vacationing in Florida, you can find some of the best tacos in Fort Myers, also known as the City of Palms. In fact, some of the best tacos in Florida are from Southwest Florida. Tacos joints come in all shapes and sizes. The perfect taco will be different for everyone. In...

Lovers Key, Florida is a scenic natural beauty and a hidden historical gem in Bonita Springs, Florida. There’s something to do for every member of the family, whether you want to relax on the beach or kayak around a barrier island with a colorful past. Plan a trip to Lovers Key, Florida. There is a tram that can take you to the beach. The park has restroom facilities, picnic tables...

One of the things that make Sanibel Island so unique is about one-third of it is a federally protected wildlife refuge. Since 1945, the over 7,000-acre J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge has been a valued and protected home for wildlife. The J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most celebrated birding locales in the country and you’ll find an impressive variety of species of birds here...