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There are certain families with rich ties to Southwest Florida, and in Fort Myers, that includes the Vivas family. They were one of the city’s ...

It’s a top destination for tourists in search of boating, fishing and other watersports, but Fort Myers Beach is also packed with history. ...

You may think you know just about everything about sunny Fort Myers, but there are five surprising facts you may not be aware of. Ahoy, ...

It’s a modern city today, but Fort Myers traces back some of its history to wild and crazy pioneering tourists. The first settlers arrived in ...

Photo: Kullez Southwest Florida is filled with beautiful homes, beaches and scenery, but it may also be filled with hidden treasure. Sometimes ...

Found on the eastern end of Sanibel Island, the Sanibel Lighthouse dates back generations. Also called the Sanibel Island Light or even Point ...

Photo: Kaptain Karrot While it’s certainly one of the more unique names you’ll see in Southwest Florida, it seems the name Burnt Store quite ...

Originally conceived as a way to connect Tampa to Miami, the Tamiami Trail stretches more than 270 miles across the State of Florida. Opened up ...

As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fort Myers, Dean Park is celebrating a century of history. Sitting just to the north of Downtown Fort ...

An island known for its beautiful beaches and plentiful shelling is sometimes recognized for an entirely different reason. The iconic Sanibel ...

Locally owned and operated for well more than a century, Bailey’s General Store remains a true Sanibel Island treasure. A staple in the ...

The city of Cape Coral is gearing up for a major milestone, with a big celebration to mark the occasion. Cape Coral’s upcoming 50th Anniversary ...

A popular spot for kayaking and camping, Koreshan State Park also boasts a pretty wacky history. It seems in the late 1800s the leader of a ...

Lee County just made a major buy when it comes to conservation. Commissioners recently unanimously approved spending $860,000 to buy the final ...

While Bonita Springs offers some impressive new construction homes for buyers to choose from, it’s also the site of several historic homes. It’s ...

Complete with gardens, a museum and historic homes, the Ford & Edison Winter Estates provide the perfect excuse to take a stroll back in ...

Photo: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village For a taste of the history of Sanibel Island, consider at visit to the Sanibel Historical Museum ...