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Latest Finds
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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…
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Flutterbuy Books & More | The Best Hidden Gem Bookstore in Cape Coral
From the outside, it looks small. But step through the door of Flutterbuy Books & More and the whole story changes. This tucked-away hidden gem bookstore in Cape Coral is stacked floor to ceiling with books on every subject imaginable, with mazes and book-made rooms you could get…
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Where to Shop on Independent Bookstore Day in Lee County
Independent Bookstore Day is one of those celebrations that stays alive with the help of the community. Every book you buy from an independent bookstore stays in the community, supporting a local owner, a local dream, and a local space that chose to exist because someone believed their…
