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For far too long, residents and visitors to Sanibel and Captiva Islands had to go far too far — off island — for outstanding Tex-Mex cuisine. The opening early March…

The unofficial visitor (and resident) guide to fun if you dare to venture off the beachin’ path. By John Sprecher The tourism statistics and surveys are overwhelming, if not equally…

By John Sprecher | Photography by Milissa Sprecher Once upon a time not too many years ago, the marketing of a destination such as Lee County wasn’t anywhere as sophisticated…

It’s another typical chamber of commerce day in Southwest Florida: cloudless blue skies, brilliant sunshine and an altogether delightful 80 degrees. Except that on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, there’s a…

Each year, visitors from all over the world descend upon Lee County in search of precious treasure that goes by the name “the dream vacation.” Here’s how the masterminds at…

Whether it’s beaching, kayaking, paddleboarding, trailing, birding, biking or just relaxing, you’ll find it at Lovers Key State Park. And yes, you will love it. To the uninitiated, it might…

Steve Pennisi owned an advertising agency in Portland, Maine for approximately 25 years, but it wasn’t until he sold the business that he truly discovered his creative side. Or should…

Tom Uhler is a founder and principal of Uhler & Vertich Financial Planners, a concierge “white glove” financial planning team that comprehensively integrates the portfolios and assets of its select…

It’s a moment forever etched in Lucas Century’s mind, a moment that led to a life-long career in the artistry of glass etching that’s brought him national fame, financial reward…

His name was Jay Norwood Darling. Born more than 130 years ago, the man who signed his high school yearbook with the abbreviated last name “D’ing” began his cartoonist career…