Farmer’s markets are sprouting up all across Southwest Florida, thanks in large part to two women — Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura — who first planted the idea on Sanibel…
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Entertainment
Artists in Residence: How two internationally-renowned ballet artists are making their pointe with the success of Gulfshore Ballet.
Two years ago, Iliana Gomez and her husband Franklin Gamero were enjoying retirement after 25 years performing with a variety of renowned ballet companies. Then something funny happened on the…
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As the Executive Director of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Colleen DePasquale leads an organization of more than 1,000 members — each dedicated to making their business (and…
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The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife isn’t just some Sanibel-wildlife-hugging organization — it’s one of the top wildlife clinics from Tampa to Miami. Read how it came to be…
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The Wall Street Journal consistently hails Florida Repertory Theatre as one of the top performing arts companies in the United States. Read here how our performing arts are receiving as much praise…
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Kathy Bridge-Liles is the Chief Administrative Officer of the soon-to-be newest children’s hospital in America: the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Even at the age of seven, Kathy knew…
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Not too many years ago, downtown Fort Myers was pretty much a ghost town come 5 pm. Today, thanks in large part to visionary officials and gutsy leaders, downtown Fort…
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With the stunning presentations and mouth-watering, award-winning dining found at Sweet Melissa’s Cafe on Sanibel Island, you have to ask yourself: Is Melissa Talmage Executive Chef, Executive Artist or Executive…
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Most folks thing the life of a fishing guide in Southwest Florida is the best job in the world. Captain Rob McKay would agree. But he’d quickly point out that…
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What are you up to Friday evening, May 2? Be up for downtown Fort Myers for the monthly, awesome Art Walk. Some of this month’s highlights include Unit A Contemporary…