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An annual late-summer dining event across Southwest Florida is returning for its biggest year yet while celebrating a major milestone. Sizzle Dining, which is marking its 10th year, will run the entire month of September, encouraging the community to “save, support, and celebrate.” The event gives participants a chance to indulge in Southwest Florida flavors and delectable cuisines, as foodies have the opportunity to dine at a record-high number of...

Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will celebrate Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-7) with four days of live entertainment, interactive competitions and waterfront fun.The festivities will kick off on Friday with live music from Joey Klima from noon to 3 p.m. followed by More Better Band from 6 to 9 p.m. Based in South Florida, The More Better Band is a high-energy touring quintet that puts a unique ska and...

. A sweet treat spot in Cape Coral has added another location, just in time to help residents cool down during the hot summer months.Ice Sssscreamin’ recently opened its second location in the city on July 18, with the new spot at 290 Nicholas Parkway to go along with a location on Cape Coral Parkway.Owners Zeek Rays and Esther Gonzalez tout Ice Sssscreamin’ as a premium dessert destination where they...

You really haven’t made the most of your trip to Fort Myers Beach if you haven’t stopped on your way onto the island and had an authentic Belgian waffle at the new Whym’sy Waffles on San Carlos Boulevard. Located in the Indian Creek Plaza just past Walmart heading to the island awaits a world of waffle wonder inside Belgium natives Sybille Hanquet and Julien Vandecasteele’s storefront. Freshly-baked Liege and Belgian...

Three weekends of original beers, live music, and Southwest Florida flavor Fort Myers Brewing Company, Southwest Florida’s first and largest craft brewery, is bringing back its annual Grouper Fest for three consecutive weekends from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 28. The festival transforms the brewery into a full-scale summer celebration with exclusive beer releases, live music, food trucks, games, contests, and limited-edition merchandise. The festival officially kicks off with...

Are you going to be visiting Cape Coral, Florida any time soon? Cape Coral draws in thousands of visitors each year, and it’s known for its 400 miles of canals. These waterways offer this Southwestern Florida city great boating, kayaking, and more, and the restaurants around the canals are some of the best in the state. Whether you’re in the mood for Southern-style seafood, local beer, or a fresh sandwich,...