Surrounding Community

You Are Here, the beloved public sculpture created in 2006 by the late Fort Myers artist James DiGiorgio, has been thoughtfully restored following damage sustained during Hurricane Ian in 2022. The restoration, completed by artist and fabricator Jason “Sandman” Sanders, founder of Hermit Garage, ensures the iconic artwork will continue welcoming and inspiring visitors to […]

The impact of Thomas Edison’s arrival in Fort Myers in 1885 cannot be overstated. At the time, Edison was becoming one of the most famous men in the world, perhaps the first true American celebrity. His presence drew attention, visitors, and prestige to what was then still a small and remote Florida town. But beyond […]

GIFTED BY N.C. HAGOOD Alliance for the Arts invites the community to experience a vibrant new month of exhibitions with three new shows opening this August through September, showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary fiber arts, fine crafts, evocative mixed-media abstraction, and dynamic local photography. The exhibitions will be on display from August 7 through […]

The Alliance for the Arts is inviting artists, actors, builders, volunteers, sponsors, influencers, community partners, and Halloween enthusiasts to help shape the future of one of Southwest Florida’s most ambitious seasonal events during Summoning the Vision, the official concept reveal and community kickoff for Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned, taking place Wednesday, July 8, […]

Seabreeze Communications is excited to announce the upcoming launch of WestonTogether.com, created in partnership with the Weston Chamber of Commerce, and SouthDadeSpotlight.com, developed in collaboration with the South Dade Chamber of Commerce. Both platforms are designed to bring local news, events, and stories directly to residents, businesses, and visitors. Each site will feature a monthly […]

HOLIDAY CAR SHOW, PARADE AND MORE AT COCONUT POINT December 7 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car and Truck Show 3 p.m. Community Performances 5 p.m. Polynesian Dance 6 p.m. Parade, Santa Claus and Annual Tree Lighting Enjoy a day of tropical fun and festive cheer! The excitement starts with a Car and Truck Show […]

This month’s article will explore a little-known relationship between orchids and ferns … and then we’ll wrap up with information about some of the unique ferns that can be found throughout the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. For many years, successful growth and propagation of epiphytic orchids such as cattleyas, phalaenopsis and more were dependent […]