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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Journeying through the cosmos remains limited to a select few. But, for the galactic-curious, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, about four hours from Southwest Florida, provides ...

Few of us can say we’ve spoken in front of Congress—much less before the age of 10. But Naples-born Leah Shwedel never skips an opportunity to speak about type 1 diabetes. Since being diagnosed at 5, ...

Among the fashionable socialites of London, high tea has been a cherished tradition since the Victorian era. In Southwest Florida, however, the practice is rarer. Our wondrous weather doesn’t exactly ...

Party planning often starts with the venue, and Farmer Mike’s U Pick in Bonita Springs had plenty to offer for the outdoor-loving Adams family to celebrate their youngest son, Cru’s, first birthday.