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09/07/2026

Featured business: Wild About Popcorn, Cape Coral

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about walking into a popcorn shop and being greeted by the smell of freshly popped goodness. 🍿

This week’s Southwest Florida Living community spotlight is Wild About Popcorn in Cape Coral, a colorful local shop with 46 fresh gourmet popcorn flavors, from Sea Salt Caramel and Movie Night to Jalapeño Cheddar and Zesty Dill Pickle.

The story behind the shop is pretty special, too. Owner Julie Caracappa spent 30 years as a pediatric emergency room nurse before creating a place centered around joy, creativity, and simple treats that make people smile. Every batch is popped fresh, and visitors can mix and match flavors for their own popcorn adventure.

📍 1311 Del Prado Blvd, Suite D/E, Cape Coral
📞 (239) 829-0527

If you’re looking for a fun local snack, a thoughtful gift, or something different for your next gathering, this is a Cape Coral stop worth trying. What flavor would you choose first?

Please note: their website lists the shop as closed Sundays, with hours Monday–Thursday 10 AM–5 PM and Friday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM. Check before visiting, especially around holidays.

09/05/2026

Labor Day Weekend is here, and there's no shortage of ways to close out summer around Southwest Florida. Here's where to go:

🌊 Fort Myers — Hit the beach at Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, or Captiva, or cool off at Cape Coral's SunSplash Family Waterpark. Catch the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels' final home games of the season, with Bark in the Park Saturday and fireworks Friday night.

🎶 Bonita Springs — Head to The Center Bar at The Promenade at Bonita Bay for live music, or soak in the resort poolscape at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.

🍹 Naples — Jimmy Buffett Day takes over Compass Hotel by Margaritaville all weekend, with live music, yard games, and drink specials. Tap 42 at Mercato is running a Labor Day brunch through Monday with bottomless mimosas.

🌳 Naples (nature side) — Walk the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for a quieter way to spend the day, home to the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America.

⛵ Cape Coral — Grab a bite waterside at Cape Harbour Oyster Bar, then watch the boats come in as the sun sets over the marina.

Wherever you land this weekend, soak it in. Summer's last hurrah deserves it. 🌅

Tag the spots you're hitting this weekend!

08/24/2026

Some businesses start with a plan. Tamu Cupcakery started with a dream, literally. Owner Monica saw the whole concept come to her while she was sleeping, and she's been baking it into reality ever since. What started as treats for kids in the Head Start program and her grandmother's sweet potato pie recipe has grown into one of Cape Coral's most loved bakeries, with almost three thousand fans on Facebook and a 2024 Best of Florida award to prove it. Her cookies and cream and caramel apple pie cupcakes have become local favorites, and every order carries a little bit of that original dream forward. Find her at 311 Del Prado Boulevard South, Suite 6, in Cape Coral, open Tuesday through Saturday, ten to six. Stop in, and tell her Southwest Florida Living sent you.

08/21/2026

🎶 Fort Myers — August Music Walk, Friday 6–10pm in Historic Downtown Fort Myers (First & Hendry). Free monthly street festival with bands, DJs, and soloists all along the River District.
🎷 Naples — Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland/Swing Band, Saturday 1pm at Norris Community Center. 1930s-style jazz from the Naples Jazz Society, all ages welcome.
🥓 Cape Coral — South Cape's BaconFest Pub Crawl, Saturday 7pm at the Cape Coral Entertainment District. A South Cape tradition if you're looking for a night out downtown.
🎨 Punta Gorda — Punta Gorda Art & Craft Fair, Saturday 10am on Sullivan Street. Local artists, handmade goods, a great reason to wander historic downtown.
🎶 Bonita Springs — Live performance at Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, Sunday 7pm. A perfect way to close out the weekend.

Tag someone you're dragging along to one of these. 👇

08/17/2026

📍 Business Spotlight: Blue Dog Bar & Grill, Matlacha

If you haven’t stopped by Blue Dog Bar & Grill yet, it’s time. Serving up fresh, local seafood since 2015, this is the kind of neighborhood spot where the focus stays on the small things, good food, a friendly face, a seat by the water.

Even their logo tells a story. The dog on their sign wears white boots, locally known as “Pine Island Reeboks,” a nod to the commercial fishermen who’ve worked these waters for generations.

Grab a seat on the patio, order something fresh off the boat, and let the island pace do the rest.

📍 4635 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL
🌐 bluedogmatlacha.com

Tag someone you’d bring here! 🐾

08/03/2026

This week’s spotlight goes to Cristof's at Mc Gregor, tucked into a bright yellow home with a wraparound porch that’s been a Fort Myers favorite since 2011. Chef Cristof Danzi brings Mediterranean and Italian influence to every plate, from fresh seafood to house-made pasta, with a menu that leans into comfort without losing polish. If you haven’t tried the braised pork shank or the key lime pie yet, add it to your list. 📍 10231 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers

07/28/2026

There’s a reason Lavender Cafe & Bistro Naples out the moment you pull up. That soft purple awning, the marble tables, the little pops of greenery, it’s a whole mood before you even sit down.

And can we talk about the falafel? Genuinely one of the best I’ve had in Southwest Florida. Crispy, seasoned just right, the kind of dish that makes you order it again before you’ve even finished the first round.

Tucked right here in SWFL, they serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day brunch, so whatever time you’re craving something good, they’ve got you covered.

If you haven’t stopped in yet, add it to your list. The vibe is beautiful, but the falafel is the real reason to come back.

📍 Lavender Cafe & Bistro
🕐 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • All-Day Brunch

07/24/2026

Your Weekend in Southwest Florida 🌴

Here's where to be this weekend:

🎄 Christmas in July at Shangri-La Springs(Bonita Springs) — festive décor, seasonal food and drinks, now through July 31

🎭 Les Misérables at The Naples Players — final weekend, closes July 26

🎨 Essence of Water exhibit at Fort Myers Beach Art Association— new show exploring water through paint and mixed media, opens today

🎒 The Big Backpack Event 27th Annual Giveaway — Fort Myers, Sunday 10am–1pm, free backpacks and school supplies for local kids

🛍️ Bonita Beach Flea Market — open-air and indoor, Fri–Sun 8am–4pm Flamingo Island Flea Market

Tag someone you're dragging along this weekend 👇

07/20/2026

SWFL COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Meet Patty,also known as DJ Pat and her newest labor of love:Disco Bean Coffee Company in Bonita Springs.

This isn’t just another coffee shop. It’s a fusion of passion, heritage, and connection. Patty built Disco Bean to create a space where coffee and vinyl records live in the same moment, where Cuban-American tradition meets modern café culture, and every visit feels like a celebration of community.

From the moment you walk in, you feel it: a carefully curated vinyl selection, the rich aroma of quality coffee, and the genuine warmth of a local owner who truly cares about the experience she’s creating for every customer.

That’s what we love about Southwest Florida. It’s the dreamers, the creators, the entrepreneurs like Patty who take a vision and turn it into a gathering place for all of us.

If you’re in Bonita, find your moment at Disco Bean.

And if you know a local business owner with a story worth sharing, send them our way. We love celebrating the people who make our community special.

To the local makers and innovators keeping Southwest Florida alive, this spotlight is for you.

07/17/2026

☀️ Your Weekend in Southwest Florida — July 18–19
🎶 Fort Myers Music Walk — Fri, July 17, Downtown Fort Myers
Historic streets close down for live music all night — rock, country, Motown, jazz, a little of everything. Free and family-friendly.
🖼️ Last Chance: "Beach Bliss" at Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Fort Myers Beach Art Association — through Sat, July 18
A coastal-life exhibit wrapping up this weekend — swing by before it's gone.
🌿 Through the Light of the Estuary Art Exhibit Friends of Rookery Bay Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, Naples
A juried collection from Collier and Lee County artists, paired with Rookery Bay's environmental mission. Beautiful, low-key Saturday outing.
🍽️ Flavors of Fifth — 5th Avenue South through Sept 30
Twelve of Naples' top restaurants (Aqua, Ocean Prime, Le Colonial, Bistro 821 and more) offering exclusive prix-fixe menus. A great excuse for a date night this weekend.

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