Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families
Healthy back-to-school meals for Southwest Florida families do not need to be expensive or time-consuming. A free UF/IFAS webinar on Aug. 6 will offer practical...
Read Article10 Reasons to Go to the 2026 Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo
The countdown to the new school year is on, and the Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo is the perfect place to start. It...
Read ArticleMobile Food Pantry in Southwest Florida July 2026 Schedule
Community Cooperative’s July 2026 mobile food pantry Southwest Florida schedule includes grocery distributions in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Lehigh...
Read ArticleStudent EKG Screenings in Florida: What SWFL Parents Need to Know
Student EKG screenings in Florida are becoming an important part of high school sports safety. Beginning July 1, 2026, under the Second Chance Act, incoming...
Read ArticleAmerica 250 South Seas Resort Fourth of July Celebration on Captiva
The America 250 South Seas Resort Fourth of July celebration runs July 3–6, 2026, on Captiva Island. The holiday weekend includes family activities, live music,...
Read ArticleDrawn Together: Southwest Florida Celebrates America at 250 Art & Essay Contest
An art and essay contest from Collier Museums in collaboration with Southwest Florida Family America’s 250th anniversary is a time to reflect on our nation’s...
Read ArticleJoin Our Team!
Southwest Florida Family is always looking for talented, community-minded people who want to make a positive impact in Collier and Lee counties. From storytelling and...
Read ArticleWhere to Get Free Walk-in Health Screenings in Collier and Lee Counties in February 2026
Free walk-in health screenings are available in Collier and Lee Counties this February through Premier Mobile Health Services’ mobile medical clinic. The nonprofit clinic is...
Read ArticleValerie’s House Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Grieving Children in Southwest Florida
Founded in January 2016, Valerie’s House opened as Southwest Florida’s first children’s bereavement center, starting with about 20 children meeting in a rented downtown Fort...
Read ArticleNew Year. New Name. New Beginnings: Welcome to Southwest Florida Family
Welcome to Southwest Florida Family. You may have known us as Neapolitan Family (serving Collier County families for more than 25 years) or as Lee...
Read ArticleLee Family News Joins Neapolitan Family Publishing
We’re thrilled to share exciting news: Lee Family News, Lee County’s original family-focused publication, has officially joined the Neapolitan Family Publishing family! As of December...
Read ArticleHoliday Toy Drives in SWFL 2025
Looking to make a difference this holiday season? There are plenty of holiday toy drives in SWFL where you can donate gifts, volunteer your time,...
Read ArticleWhere to See Santa in Collier and Lee Counties (2025)
There are plenty of chances for kids to visit Santa this holiday season in Collier and Lee Counties. Use this roundup of Santa Events to...
Read Article68th Annual Farm City BBQ Serves Up Food, Fellowship, and Purpose with its Pre-Thanksgiving Feast
Collier County’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition, The Farm-City BBQ, is back for its 68th year! This cherished gathering of food, fellowship, and purpose will bring together thousands...
Read ArticleSunshine Ace’s Letters to Santa and Cookies with Santa Programs Open in Southwest Florida Through November 28
‘Tis the season for Southwest Florida children to make their Christmas lists and state their case on whether they’ve been naughty or nice this year....
Read ArticleNeapolitan Family Wins Six Awards at 2025 Parenting Media Association Annual Conference
Neapolitan Family, the premier parenting resource for Collier and Lee counties for 25 years, brought home six national awards at the Parenting Media Association (PMA)...
Read ArticleCMON Members Receive Exclusive Compass Hotel Naples Getaway Benefits During Limited-Time Promotion
Purchase or renew an annual CMON membership during the promotion period and receive a free one-night stay at Compass Hotel Naples by Margaritaville.
Read ArticleSizzle Dining raises $87,483 for Blessings in a Backpack for Children in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties
In a generous display of community spirit and culinary excellence, Sizzle Dining wrapped up its most successful “dine with purpose” event to date. Together, the...
Read ArticleSizzle Dining 2025: Southwest Florida’s Culinary Event Grows
Southwest Florida’s premier culinary celebration, Sizzle Dining 2025, returns from September 3 to 30, offering four weeks of tasty eating across the region. Now the largest annual...
Read Article25 Years as a Trusted Parenting Resource in Collier and Lee Counties
We are celebrating 25 years as a parenting resource in Collier and Lee Counties We’re proud to celebrate 25 years as a trusted parenting resource...
Read ArticleThe Naples Players Offers a Hot End-of-Summer Discount for Final Week of Sweeney Todd
As summer winds down, The Naples Players (TNP) are making it even easier for the community to experience their critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd: The...
Read ArticleLocal Animal Shelter raises awareness of risk of heartworm disease during recent increased rain, heat, and humidity in Southwest Florida
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, FL, is issuing a warning and encouraging pet owners to ensure their pets are on a monthly...
Read ArticleNaples Zoo Orangutans Welcome New Roommates From Zoo Miami
Naples Zoo is thrilled to welcome two new residents to the very popular orangutan habitat. Millie and Kapok, a bonded mother-son pair of white-cheeked gibbons...
Read ArticleFlorida State Tax Holidays and Exemptions 2025
Nine state sales tax holidays have been signed into law.
Read ArticleMargaritaville Fort Myers Beach and Compass Naples Achieve Autism Certification for Inclusive Travel
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and two local Margaritaville properties are marking the occasion with a milestone in inclusive hospitality. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers...
Read ArticleNeapolitan Family Cover Kids Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Cover Kids Contest! We look forward to seeing them on the cover of Neapolitan Family Magazine
Read ArticleNeapolitan Family Receives Five Awards at the Parenting Media Association Annual Conference
See a list of awards Neapolitan Family brought home from the 2024 Parenting Media Association awards.
Read ArticleA Behind-the-Scenes Look at School Bus Safety in Southwest Florida
Collier and Lee County school buses ensure the safety of thousands of students daily with rigorous inspections, advanced safety features, and well-trained drivers, making them one of the safest transportation options for children.
Read ArticleVacation Bible School: Summer Adventures in SWFL With a Spiritual Twist
Get ready for a summer adventure as we explore the world of Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) in Southwest Florida.
Read ArticleTeen’s Inspiring Mission to Promote Bike Safety
Local teen, Cooper Tunkle created a charity to provide bike helmets to save lives
Read ArticleSummer VPK Registration Underway in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties
Registration for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is now open for summer VPK programs in Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades Counties.
Read ArticleSWFL Teen Lands Role on “Yellowstone”
Meet Orli Gottesman: the actress, tennis player, and SWFL high school student.
Read ArticlePreventing Domestic Violence Saves Lives in the Home and the Community
Failure to recognize and report domestic violence puts the entire community at risk because violence in the home does not stop at the front door.
Read ArticleNeapolitan Family Receives Awards for Excellence at the 2021 Parenting Media Association Conference in St. Pete Beach
Neapolitan Family was honored to participate in the national PMA conference and awards for the fourth year.
Read ArticleTeacher of the Month Winners!
Read about what makes our Teacher of the Month winners special.
Read ArticleMOMentum Moms: Jenny Lampion
Meet Jenny Lampion, who has made “cookie-ing” a household word
Read ArticleLee Health Convenient Care Locations Now Accepting Most Medicaid
Starting this month, Lee Convenient Care urgent care clinics now accept 95 percent of Medicaid plans in the region, including Vivida Health, bringing high-quality care to low-income residents enrolled in a Medicaid health plan.
Read ArticleMOMentum Moms: Sandra Jones-Keller
Sandra Jones-Keller’s life has been a journey of geographical and spiritual destinations.
Read ArticleMOMentum Moms: Amber Phillips
In November, we honor our country’s veterans and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. As an Honor Flight guardian, award-winning chef and MOMentum Mom Amber Phillips celebrates veterans all year long…
Read Article100+ Southwest Florida Nonprofits That Improve the Lives of People in Lee and Collier Counties
Our current directory of Collier County nonprofits that serve our community.
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