This historic city center perched alongside the shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River is one of Florida’s most exciting and ...

Along the riverbank of the Caloosahatchee is Fort Myers' downtown River District. Visit the Imaginarium Science Center, which is located here. This downtown area sits next to the Edison Park ...

For an underrated coastal Florida community, head to this harborside town, which offers choice boutiques, great seafood, and ...

Publix has something Kroger doesn't. It's one of the rare grocery stores that's amassed a kind of pop culture currency with a ...

It could mean only one thing: The Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade returned Sunday to downtown Fort Myers. More than 100 parade units rolled through downtown Sunday afternoon past sidewalks ...

Sarasota's Planning Board approved The Obsidian, a proposed 330-foot high condo building that would tower over downtown, ...

It all started in 1938 with just 40 floats, four bands and a bicycle brigade. Now thousands attend the Edison Fest Grand Parade every year.

In the week's top commercial real estate news, developers buys Wimauma land to build 196 townhouses, a Sarasota theater is ...

The best time to visit Fort Myers is mid-January through April for those looking to escape the cold climates for warmer temperatures. During this timeframe you can expect higher hotel rates and ...

Best restaurants in Sarasota? Here are 10 essential spots to visit for exceptional food that didn’t make USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year list.

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.