Compared to the rest of the world, the United States has a relatively high standard of living. Still, in a country home to over 328 million people spanning nearly 3.8 million square miles, standards of living vary considerably from place to place — and some parts of the country stand out as examples of the […]
What is it about abandoned places in Florida that fascinates us? Take this epic road trip and find out what happened to these stunning spots.
Test your local Southwest Florida knowledge about beautiful Naples, historic Everglades City and popular Marco Island with these 24 fun facts.
The community of Ave Maria located in a remote part of Collier County was created in 2007 by controversial philanthropist and founder of Domino's Pizza Tom Monaghan - a devout Roman Catholic and one-time seminarian.
Explore Brad Wilson, DVM's 3775 photos on Flickr!
Photographer Christoph Gielen spent seven years photographing suburbs across America from a helicopter for new book 'Cipher'.
Naples, FL is renowned for its luxurious golf course communities, offering a blend of world-class golf and beautiful natural surroundings.
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A visit to Koreshan State Park in Estero is a walk back in time, with the most unique history of southwest Florida. Today the Koreshan Unity settlement is a Florida historic site with hiking, camping, and paddling, and well worth a visit!
This is a 22 slide powerpoint about Barron Gift Collier, the namesake of Collier County, Florida. Each slide contains a photograph to match a brief description of various stages of Mr. Collier's life and his influence upon Southwest Florida.
Florida spiny lobster season occurs every year from August 6th-March 31st! Grab some delicious bugs while the season is open and enjoy some fresh from Florida seafood. Read the rest of the blog for information on Florida spiny lobster rules and regulations, the significance of the recreational and commercial fishery, life history information and tips how to cook spiny lobster tail.
June 1, 2020, Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi) in pursuit of a White-tailed Deer. Here is an image from our encounter eighteen months ago with a Florida Panther and her three cubs on Janes Scenic Drive in Collier County, Florida, USA. We first saw a doe bolt across the road in front of us. Then the panther appeared in pursuit flowed by her three cubs. The deer got away. I previously posted images of these cats, but this is one that I had not yet processed. Puma concolor coryi is an endangered species. Only about 200 individuals remain in the wild.
The Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest in Florida is over 32,000 acres of pure natural beauty. Come explore this hidden gem paradise.
With so many good beaches, where are the absolute best beaches in southwest Florida? These top 16 are scattered like seashells on the shores of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties - and one is just waiting for you!
Ganoderma is a death sentence for palms, but selecting new plants presents an opportunity to add color and texture to your landscape
Dog lovers flock to this Bonita Springs Dog Beach Park to let their canine friends run free in the only publicly-owned pet beach. Also has doggie showers.
Two attractive stacked porches give the front of this narrow lot Florida house plan its appeal. The delightful open floor plan grabs your attention as soon as you open the front door. From here, you can see all the way back to the spacious kitchen with its big island. A walk-in pantry and breakfast nook are set off to the side. The master suite on the second floor gets the private upper porch that faces the front of your lot. Bedroom 3 has a huge walk-in closet, as does the master suite. BUILDING RESTRICTION: Restrictions may apply if building in Lee and Collier Counties, Florida as well as Sarasota, Florida. Please contact us with your site address to confirm.
Sign our petition demanding justice for a 5-month-old puppy brutally beaten to death in Collier County, Florida.
Southwest Florida has more suicides than murders, traffic fatalities combined. Yet the stigma prevents open discussions about it
Naples is one of the most charming and historic towns in southern Florida. It is in Collier County and is on the Gulf Coast. At the time of the last census, there were a little more than 20,000 people living there. It is close to two of the most popular natural attractions in Florida and about halfway between Cape Coral and Marco Island. Naples is known for moving more slowly than many of its nearby big cities. It might be the best place to go in South Florida for people who prefer long walks on the beach to going to nightclubs. Here are 10 things to do in Naples, Florida, and nearby.
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Planters Peanuts - a perfect snack by Mother Nature with 7 grams of protein and 6 essential vitamins. Quick, easy and nutritious. Who doesn't like that?
Hiking, biking or jogging in Southwest Florida is easy with a variety of nature trails in Lee and Collier counties.
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