By Patty Ryan Some visit Naples on Florida’s Paradise Coast for creature comforts. But many come for the creatures. Birds galore. Dolphins and manatees. Waterways thick with fish. Ecotourism is in Naples’ DNA. Its largest estuary, Rookery Bay, was preserved in part with the collected pennies of…
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By Kara Franker The Southwest Gulf Coast is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and beach bums. There's no shortage of outdoor activities during your Charlotte Harbor travels. Located halfway between Tampa and Naples, Charlotte Harbor is a charming collection of nine coastal communities surrounding…
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These eco-focused outings are fun and educational ways to keep you and the family entertained in Lee County. It weaves like a flowering vine through my son's 14-year timeline: the delightfully entangling Lee County kids' learning experience. Aaron was born here and we took full advantage from…
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Wide-open stretches of water and sky make for a lot of blue in the Florida Keys, but look a little closer and you'll discover that these tiny islands are greener than you ever imagined. The Keys have always been a little more laissez-faire than the rest of the state and a favorite getaway for…
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