14/365 Catch a Performance at Barbara B Mann Hall

Located in Fort Myers, Florida surrounded by the campus that is Florida Southwestern State University is the BBMPAH or the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. It’s a fixture for entertainment in Southwest Florida and one of our family favorites …

13/365 Discover Island Park in Bonita Springs, Florida

Island Park is the park in Bonita Springs that is unlike any other. It is, in fact an island surrounded by water on most sides and retired railroad tracks on the last.  It’s a great spot that features mature grandfather oak trees …

Breakfast at Teri’s Café in Bonita Springs 12/365

Teri’s is a “locals favorite” breakfast and lunch restaurant in Bonita Springs. Teri’s is one of the places where the servers become family and remember you by name.  Besides regular table seating there is a breakfast bar for those who just …

Feed the Birds at Everglades Wonder Gardens 11/365

Everglades Wonder Gardens is located right in the heart of downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. It is a tourist attraction with wildlife, an eighty year old botanical jungle and butterfly gardens. We have been to the Wonder Gardens many times but recently …

 The Best Mani Pedi in Bonita Springs 10/365

We love #1 NY Nails which is located near the Lee County Tax Collector Office and the Lee County Board of Election Office.  The owners, Tony and Tammy, also opened #2 NY Nails near Home Goods and The Fresh Market in Bonita …

Visit Ave Maria & Tour the Oratory 9/365

Ave Maria is one of the newest cities in Florida. It is located due east of Naples, Florida near Immokalee, Florida.  Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, created the city which also is the home base to Ave Maria Law School.  …

Bounce into a Trampoline Park in Naples, Florida

There are a few trampoline parks in the area.  Bounce Trampoline Park is located near Goodlette Road and Airport-Pulling Road in Naples, Florida.  It’s a great time and fun for all ages for anyone looking for things to do in Naples.  …

Surf the Consignment Stores in Bonita Springs, Florida

The Bonita Springs area is well know for the large amount of consignment stores. Why do we have so many consignment stores in Southwest Florida? We are an area of a lot of seasonal home ownership and, of course, we have …

Attend Outdoor Sunday Service in Bonita Springs, Florida

The Springs of Bonita Church currently holds Sunday service at Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs, Florida.  Service begins at 9:30. The church is pet friendly, flip-flop friendly and you don't even need to bring a chair.  If you'd like to learn …

Tour Southern Fresh Farms -  Things To Do With Kids

Over the past year or so we have heard about Southern Fresh Farms. It is located in Fort Myers, Florida near the entrance to Paseo. We finally had the chance to visit the farm. It did not disappoint …