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Neapolitan Family Back to School Expo for Collier County Families

Are you ready for the new school year? SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Neapolitan Family Back to School Expo in the North Collier Regional Park is...

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Crafting by Heart: 14 Artsy Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids

Try out these easy, at-home crafts with your kids.

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Best Places to Get Wet and Cool Off in Naples

There is no better way to beat the hot summer heat than to plunge into a pool or cool off with a spray of water. Find the perfect places in Naples to splash around.

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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Beach Parks in Southwest Florida

Here are our favorite family-friendly beach parks with a variety of amenities, such as picnic and play areas, restrooms, food concessions, umbrella rentals, wind and water sports, and children’s life jacket loaners.

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Best Spots to Find Sharks’ Teeth in Southwest Florida

Discover the best spots to find fossilized shark teeth in Southwest Florida. Visit Venice, the shark tooth capital of the world, or explore Englewood Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Don Pedro Island State Park. Enjoy amenities and great fossil hunting.

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39 Great Ways to Play On The Water This Summer

Travel editor, Karen T. Bartlett rounded up a huge list of summer water adventures for your family to enjoy all around Southwest Florida.

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Family Fun

Family-Friendly Easter Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Looking for family-friendly Easter events in Collier and Lee Counties? This spring, join the fun with various egg hunts, Easter crafts, and spring celebrations designed...

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Tips for Affordable Family Fun and Entertainment in SWFL

A typical family with parents and their two kids are ready for a typical family outing. The movies, bowling, and mini golf have been long...

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SWFL Summer Passport to Fun

Embark on a summer of exploration and excitement across Naples and SWFL with our exclusive Summer Passport to Fun! Find the Summer Passport in the...

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Best Free or Cheap Family Activities in October in Collier and Lee Counties

Looking for fun and affordable family activities in Collier and Lee counties this month? This guide highlights free and cheap activities for family fun in SWFL.

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Best Places to Get Wet and Cool Off in Naples

There is no better way to beat the hot summer heat than to plunge into a pool or cool off with a spray of water. Find the perfect places in Naples to splash around.

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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Beach Parks in Southwest Florida

Here are our favorite family-friendly beach parks with a variety of amenities, such as picnic and play areas, restrooms, food concessions, umbrella rentals, wind and water sports, and children’s life jacket loaners.

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Food

Try Your Luck With These Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

A St. Patrick's Day Sandwich In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch...

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A Valentine’s Day Breakfast for Your Family

Get your Valentine’s Day off to a great start with a special breakfast for your family. Here are 6 delicious ways to kick off your Valentine’s Day!

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Best Places for Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate During Cooler Weather in Southwest Florida

These spots offer a variety of cozy, warm beverages, making them perfect for Southwest Florida’s cooler season.

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Family Holiday Recipes You Never Knew You Needed

Several families share their best holiday recipes and tips and tricks to make them easy.

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Serving Up the Holiday Meal: Restaurants and Caterers in Southwest Florida with Thanksgiving and Christmas Dining

Here are the restaurants open for Thanksgiving and Christmas dining. Please check websites to confirm and make reservations. Details are added and updated as they become available, and some information may be based on prior year offerings.

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Create Quality School Day Meals with Simple Shortcuts

The seemingly constant rush of hectic school days and nights often leaves busy families feeling like there’s no time for a homemade meal around the...

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Holidays

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 with a Special Brunch or Dinner in Collier and Lee Counties

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, or Fort Myers? Treat Mom to a delicious brunch,...

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Family-Friendly Easter Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Looking for family-friendly Easter events in Collier and Lee Counties? This spring, join the fun with various egg hunts, Easter crafts, and spring celebrations designed...

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Passover Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Looking to celebrate Passover in Collier or Lee County? We compiled a list of Passover Seders hosted by local synagogues and Jewish organizations. Get our...

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Naples and SWFL Passover Seder Survival Guide

Check out our fun and family-friendly survival guide for the week of Passover.

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How to WWOOF: Sustainable Travel and Farm Volunteering for Families

It’s not what you might think! Although it’s true that our fur babies love the freebie organic snacks they can score at Earth Day celebrations...

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Try Your Luck With These Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

A St. Patrick's Day Sandwich In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch...

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Travel

How to WWOOF: Sustainable Travel and Farm Volunteering for Families

It’s not what you might think! Although it’s true that our fur babies love the freebie organic snacks they can score at Earth Day celebrations...

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The Coasts of Florida: It is More Than East Coast and West Coast

What I learned in fourth grade geography was wrong. In my Georgia classroom, Florida equals East Coast, and California equals West Coast. Anything else gets...

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Top 2024 Halloween Events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens, and LEGOLAND Florida

Explore the best 2024 Halloween events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and LEGOLAND Florida. Get the latest on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream, and Brick-or-Treat.

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Wintery Wonderlands and Holiday Lights Destinations

Explore winter magic from Maine’s lobster trap trees and Florida’s ICE! Experience to Santa’s Village in Lapland and NYC’s Rockefeller Center. Festive fun awaits for the whole family.

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Where to See Elephants and Butterflies in Florida

Find some of the world’s largest (elephants) and smallest creatures (butterflies) in Florida.

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Carousels: From Medieval Games to Infinity and Beyond

Discover the fascinating history of carousels, from their medieval jousting origins to the dazzling rides we know today. This guide is your ticket to a whimsical carousel adventure!

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Family-Friendly Easter Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Crafting by Heart: 14 Artsy Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids

Safety Steps for Spooky Fun

Holiday Beverages For Adults and Children

Celebrate the Best of the Season with Apples and Charcuterie Boards

Neapolitan Family Back to School Expo for Collier County Families

Crafting by Heart: 14 Artsy Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids

Best Places to Get Wet and Cool Off in Naples

Our Favorite Family-Friendly Beach Parks in Southwest Florida

Best Spots to Find Sharks’ Teeth in Southwest Florida

39 Great Ways to Play On The Water This Summer

Family-Friendly Easter Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Tips for Affordable Family Fun and Entertainment in SWFL

SWFL Summer Passport to Fun

Best Free or Cheap Family Activities in October in Collier and Lee Counties

Best Places to Get Wet and Cool Off in Naples

Our Favorite Family-Friendly Beach Parks in Southwest Florida

Try Your Luck With These Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

A Valentine’s Day Breakfast for Your Family

Best Places for Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate During Cooler Weather in Southwest Florida

Family Holiday Recipes You Never Knew You Needed

Serving Up the Holiday Meal: Restaurants and Caterers in Southwest Florida with Thanksgiving and Christmas Dining

Create Quality School Day Meals with Simple Shortcuts

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 with a Special Brunch or Dinner in Collier and Lee Counties

Family-Friendly Easter Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Passover Events in Collier and Lee Counties

Naples and SWFL Passover Seder Survival Guide

How to WWOOF: Sustainable Travel and Farm Volunteering for Families

Try Your Luck With These Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

How to WWOOF: Sustainable Travel and Farm Volunteering for Families

The Coasts of Florida: It is More Than East Coast and West Coast

Top 2024 Halloween Events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens, and LEGOLAND Florida

Wintery Wonderlands and Holiday Lights Destinations

Where to See Elephants and Butterflies in Florida

Carousels: From Medieval Games to Infinity and Beyond

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