Florida Scrub Jay: Threatened by Shrinking Habitat

Only 60 percent of the scrub jay’s original population exists today because of destruction of its habitat. Read More »

SWFL Journal (September/October 2021)

A journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida. Read More »

Beautiful Places for the Big Day: Wedding Venues in Bonita & Estero That Wow!

Whether your wedding plans are for a big & formal ballroom wedding or a small & casual wedding on the beach, Southwest Florida offers many great places... Read More »

Love Art? There’s No Lack of Opportunities in Southwest Florida

Joining an art group offers opportunities to socialize, learn, share knowledge, network, participate, volunteer and get your art out there. Read More »

The Prolific Wax Jambu: A Sweet, Abundant Fruit Thrives in Southwest Florida

It would be difficult to find another fruiting tree that grows in the region as prolific as the wax jambu. Read More »

Treasure Hunt: Mark Loren Brings History, Nature and Technology Into His One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry

Loren started his career training as an apprentice with Frederick Prete, a jeweler, goldsmith and designer in Chicago, before establishing his own style and voice. Read More »

It’s a Dog’s Life: And Then Some

While dogs (and cats) enjoy a nice scratch, a good nap and a tasty treat, what they may really love is a good day of pampering at a spa. Read More »

BEAUTIFUL AND MAGNIFICENT: In SWFL, You Can Get It All! - September/October 2021 Publisher's Letter

Get outside. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the life around you. Here in Southwest Florida, you can get it all, good and bad: hot sun, cooling rains, annoying no-see-ums, refreshing ocean breezes... Read More »

Making Waves: Architects Think Deeper. Members of AIA Florida Southwest Consider Many Elements

It makes economic sense to design and construct low-maintenance and energy-efficient structures built for longevity and a sustainable future. Read More »

A Musical Journey: A Trip to Venice Via Mendelssohn

Whether it be the places they lived and visited, the novels and poetry they read, the politics of the day or their own personal struggles, all became fair game for musical exploration. Read More »