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bradentonmag.com
From Picture Books to Page-Turning Fiction, The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival Celebrates Stories, Creativity, and Community
Bradenton Author Nancy Nau Sullivan will be participating in the Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of literature and art. The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will take place on April 18th from 10am-6pm inside the Port Charlotte Town Center mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.
Marconews.com
Dining out? 5 places to eat in East Naples
This dining reporter has a new home! After a few years in Golden Gate, I recently relocated to East Naples, which opened up an entirely new culinary world. Every neighborhood in Naples and Collier has a unique restaurant scene from ritzy downtown date night spots to casual cultural spots in Golden Gate. I'm excited to explore my new neighborhood's dining options and already have my eye on a few places.
eastwestfineart.com
Dancing Clocks and Soaring Violins
East West Fine Art gallery, open in Naples since 2000, has a talent for discovering artists who spark the imagination. Laura Lee Junge is a rising star in the American art world, captivating audiences with her joyful sculptures. In this conversation with gallery owner Leeza Arkhangelskaya (LA), Laura Lee Junge...
familyvacationsus.com
Few Florida Restaurants Combine Excellent Food With Waterfront Views Like This One
This is the kind of place where sunset steals the show — and the food still wins. At High Tide Social House, the water isn’t just a backdrop. It shimmers beside your table, catching streaks of orange and pink as boats drift lazily past. The breeze carries a...
everafterinthewoods.com
10 Florida Diners Where The 1950s Never Really Left
Ever wish breakfast came with a side of time travel and a soundtrack straight from a jukebox?. In Florida, that fantasy is closer than you think. Scattered across the Sunshine State are diners where the chrome still gleams, the booths still bounce, and the air hums with the kind of charm that modern places try very hard to imitate but rarely match.
businessdebut.com
17-Tap Brewery Concept Expanding to Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL - Point Ybel Brewing Co is preparing to open its second location at 2180 W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, with owner Jordan Weisberg targeting an opening within the next month, pending final city approvals. Weisberg told Business Debut the downtown expansion comes after years of requests from customers who live in and around the city’s urban core.
happeningsmagazine.net
Naples Fine Art Show at Coastland Center March 14 & 15
Art lovers are invited to experience two days of exceptional original artwork at the Naples Fine Art Show by Hot Works, taking place March 14 and 15 at Coastland Center Mall off Golden Gate Boulevard. This high-quality, juried fine art and fine craft show will feature professional artists from across...
happeningsmagazine.net
The Language of Animal Spirits in SBDAC’s Capital Gallery
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers invites the community to step into a realm where instinct, myth and imagination intertwine. Opening March 6 at 6 p.m., Between Worlds: The Language of Animal Spirits transforms the Capital Gallery into a vivid exploration of the spiritual and symbolic bonds between humans and the animal kingdom.
gulfshorebusiness.com
DeAngelis Diamond CEO shares Naples dining picks
Dining is an economic force in Southwest Florida, where the hospitality sector remains one of the region’s most dynamic industries. With restaurants opening, closing and reinventing themselves seasonally, the local dining scene reflects broader patterns of growth, risk and consumer demand. Each month, Reservations highlights a local business or civic leader and a selection of restaurants they return to, offering a window into the establishments shaping how and where the region does business over the table.
happeningsmagazine.net
Five SW Florida artists reimagine surrealism at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center invites the public into a world where logic loosens its grip and imagination takes the lead. Opening Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. during Fort Myers Art Walk, The Imaginarium: Five Portals of Surrealism transforms the Center’s Grand Atrium into a layered dreamscape shaped by five distinct Southwest Florida artists.
happeningsmagazine.net
Arts for ACT Gallery to showcase Michele Geller
Arts for ACT Gallery will feature “The Space Between Real and Imagined” the art of Michele Geller throughout the month of March. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. Michele Geller’s art...
capecoralbreeze.com
Aroma Joe’s Cape Coral celebrates grand opening with Giveback Day, ribbon-cutting & promos
Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 4320 Del Prado Blvd. S. in Cape Coral. The March 2-8 celebration features a full week of specials, including a Giveback Day supporting the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida and a variety of guest-favorite beverage promotions.
The News-Press
Swig brings trendy 'dirty soda' to Fort Myers, Cape Coral
There was no fanfare, no announcements, no social media posts. But when Swig softly and oh-so-quietly opened in Fort Myers on Feb. 14, customers just began showing up. In droves. “Word spread fast,” franchise owner of the soda shop Monique LeRoy said. “We opened, and people just kept showing up. It gets wild even without announcing it.” Swig opened in the space vacated by Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in the Publix-anchored University Crossing on the northeast corner of Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive. At one point during the first weekend, a long line of cars three rows deep wrapped up and down behind the plaza. The high demand and long lines came as no surprise, though. “(Swig) expected it to be this busy,” said LeRoy, who opened her first franchise in Bradenton. “It happens every time they turn on an open sign. People just show up. It has a following.” What’s the fuss about? Swig is a wildly popular drive-thru drink chain known for its trending “dirty soda” concept – a base soda with a customizable mix of flavored syrups, fresh fruits, purees and creams. For example, Texas Tab, with Dr. Pepper, vanilla and coconut cream, is a best seller,
capecoralbreeze.com
Bill Medley bringing The Righteous Brothers to Fort Myers
Bill Medley is best known for his smooth baritone voice on the mega-hit “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” as part the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers. But in the early days of the group, before they recorded the most-played radio...