Nature and Animals

Visiting The Living Lab at the IMAG

PERCY, THE AFRICAN SULCATA TORTOISE At the IMAG History and Science Center, guests are often excited to visit The Living Lab. It’s an interesting, fun, and inspiring environment for learning about the many different animals that call IMAG “their home” including reptiles, amphibians, and fish. There are, for example, different species of turtles and tortoises, […]

Tarpon Season 2026: Why Silver is Gold in Lee County

As we move toward Tarpon Season 2026, early patterns are already beginning to line upacross Southwest Florida. From April through July, migrating Tarpon will push through thewaters of Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and into areas like Boca Grande Pass,following bait, temperature shifts, and tidal movement. For those familiar with Tarpon fishing, this is […]

SAVE THE DATE for our Dolphin Shootout & Fishing Village

Homestead Bayfront Park  Saturday, June 6, 2026  Fishing begins at 6:00 AM | Fishing Village (FREE & Open to the Public) 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join us for the South Florida’s PBA Dolphin Shootout, a saltwater Mahi fishing tournament paired with a family-friendly waterfront Fishing Village experience cohosted by On The Water Daily. The […]

Edison and Ford

What’s Blooming At Edison And Ford Winter Estates: Medinilla

Articles like this will appear regularly on Fort Myers Living Horticultural challenges rise to the top of my list for ringing in a new year and I have a stunning one for you. Medinilla magnifica captured my fancy long ago as one of the most beautiful gifts from the tropical plant world. Not quite a […]

Catch The Action

Articles like this will appear regularly on Fort Myers Living FEBRUARY ON THE WATER The transition from winter season often changes early in Southwest Florida. Spring will not officially arrive until mid-March, however on the water we are generally appreciating the change of seasons by early to mid-February. Lack of rain through the winter months […]

Fort Myers Beach to celebrate Florida Arbor day with tree planting

Articles like this will appear regularly on Fort Myers Living The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate Florida Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting on Friday, January 16 at Bay Oaks Recreation Center. The event will take place in the morning with the planting of a Gumbo Limbo tree, the town’s official tree. […]