Grab Lunch at Big Hickory Grille | 135/365 Things to Do

The Big Hickory Marina and Grille is located on the stretch of Hickory Blvd across the street  from Bonita Beach where the road turns to go to Fort Myers Beach.  Big Hickory is a great dining experience that offers …

Rent Jet Skis on Bonita Beach | 134/365 Things to Do

Whether you are visiting the area or live here full time, did you know that you can rent jet skis on Bonita Beach?  The jet ski rental company is located right at the public beach access and located …

Clyde Butcher Swamp Walk | 133/365 Things to Do

A very talented photographer lives in Southwest Florida in Big Cypress.  Clyde Butcher has made the Everglades his home and found a way to photograph it splendidly.  For those who are brave enough to venture into the swamp you can book …

Dine at The Cottage Fort Myers Beach | 132/365 Things to Do

You can dine right on Fort Myers Beach at The Cottage. The Cottage is a local hangout that is especially fun to visit during the summer. Everything in the summer moves at a little slower pace so if …

Visit Collier Seminole State Park | 131/365 Things to Do

Southeast of Naples, Florida on the way to Marco Island is a park that features a little bit of history of southwest Florida and the effort to complete the Tamiami Trail. 

Tamiami is a combination of the words Tampa and …

Breakfast at Dolly’s in Bonita Springs | 130/365 Things to Do

Dolly’s is one of the restaurants in Bonita Springs that wildly popular with both locals and tourists.  Imagine an Olde Florida motel converted into a restaurant.  It’s kitschy.  Not many of the tables, chairs, dishes or silverware match. It’s …

Go Antiquing in Arcadia | 129/365 Things to Do

If you are an antique aficionado you have to drive to Arcadia.  Arcadia is a historic town just east of Punta Gorda on US 17.  The city itself is based on agriculture; orange groves, peaches orchards and blueberry farms.

The historic …

The Tiniest Post Office in America | 128/365 Things to Do

Did you know that the Ochopee Post Office is the smallest post office in the United States? It is basically a tiny shed on US 41 near Ochopee, Florida.

The Ochopee Post Office building used to be a storage …

Cruise From Port Miami 127/365 Things To Do

We live in paradise so it is hard to go places on vacation. One day it dawned on us that the ports for cruise ships were only a short drive away from Bonita Springs so we took the kids on extended weekend …

Memorial Day Event Riverside Park 126/365 Things To Do

Every year the City of Bonita Springs holds a Memorial Day service at Riverside Park near the Band Shell. The service is usually about an hour in length with traditional ceremony and remembrances. If you are interested in learning more you …