After Hurricane Ian, Fernanda Ferrell-Zabala—whose family started Fort Myers’ Advanced Hurricane Technology preparedness company—wanted to ease kids’ fears by helping them understand big, scary storms ...

Growing up with confidence in the water primes Florida munchkins for bigger underwater adventures, like scuba diving. Getting certified as a family unlocks a new world under the Gulf—and plenty of ...

Farmer Mike’s U Pick Fall Festival, Bonita Springs and Fort MyersThe festival’s 10th anniversary brings hay rides, pumpkin patches and farm-fresh bites to the farm’s two locations. Visit the Bonita ...

Family fun hits a new high in Southwest Florida with the introduction of mega indoor water park resort Great Wolf Lodge in September. The woodlands-themed chain has been among the buzziest ...

Bathtime strategies can make or break an evening, and Dabble & Dollop Droplets (mixable bath bombs) stack the odds in your favor. Designed by California mom and natural cosmetics veteran Stephanie ...

The louvered skylight above lets in a light so cool it’s almost pearly. “There’s a much brighter effect above than below,” Stephen Hruby says. Between sweeping gestures, the lauded Naples architect ...

The fourth trimester—the magical, bleary-eyed weeks after birth—is finally getting more attention, and these local pros are here to make the journey easier. From sleep and lactation specialists to a ...

You don't have to settle for burgers and fries for your family night out. These local hotspots are sophisticated for parents and good enough to tempt little picky eaters to expand their palettes. And, ...

When you dine out, you might tell the sommelier about the styles of wine you like, discuss the menu options and choose a bottle accordingly. But at a cultivated wine dinner, you don’t just receive a ...