The Lee County Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed
Your neighbor’s guide to eating, exploring, and belonging here.
Hi, I’m Gianni,
a local guide to the people,places and moments that make SWFL worth loving
I started this as a local guide, partly for my real estate clients who kept asking where to go and how to actually feel at home here. But honestly, I was asking myself the same thing.
Fresh into motherhood, spending more time close to home, I realized how easy it is to lose your sense of place, even one you’ve lived in for years. So I started paying attention. A list became a community. A community became this.
Whether you just moved here or you’ve been here forever, there’s always more to find.
New here? Start with these.
A few favorites to get you started.
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Shark Tooth Hunting at Caspersen Beach
Can you imagine my surprise when I found out that Venice is the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” and…
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Father’s Day Weekend in Lee County: 6 Ways to Celebrate Dad Across SWFL (2026)
Fathers Day weekend, some dads want a quiet morning and a cold drink. Some want a car show, a chili…
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Blinking Owl Books | Fort Myers’ Most Community-Centered Bookstore
If you’re looking for an independent bookstore in Fort Myers, I recommend stepping into Blinking Owl Books. Tucked inside the…
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Shark Tooth Hunting at Caspersen Beach
Can you imagine my surprise when I found out that Venice is the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” and it was only an hour and a half from me? One packed beach bag and two pub subs later, and I was on my way. Caspersen Beach has…
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Father’s Day Weekend in Lee County: 6 Ways to Celebrate Dad Across SWFL (2026)
Fathers Day weekend, some dads want a quiet morning and a cold drink. Some want a car show, a chili cookoff, and a trophy with their name on it. Lee County has room for both this year. Father’s Day weekend lands June 19–21, and the calendar is full,…
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Blinking Owl Books | Fort Myers’ Most Community-Centered Bookstore
If you’re looking for an independent bookstore in Fort Myers, I recommend stepping into Blinking Owl Books. Tucked inside the Yellow Bungalow on Colonial Boulevard is the coziest bookstore that feels like so much more than books. Step inside Blinking Owl Books and you’ll immediately feel the warmth,…
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Beachview Villas Sanibel Island | A Tucked-Away Retreat
Beachview Villas on Sanibel Island has officially launched Spring 2026. Formerly known as Beachview Cottages, re-imagined and designed by local interior designers and architects. It’s now the tallest building on Sanibel Island, which means the views are beyond beautiful, and you can experience them from the many outdoor…
