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Second Adelheidi’s Opens in Downtown Fort Myers

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM

Adelheidi’s is now serving gelato and other delicious healthy treats at a second location, 1516 Hendry Street, in downtown Fort Myers.

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Growing Local: Area Community Gardens Are Sprouting Up

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM ● By Yvette Lynn

With gardening season now in the earliest planting stages, Natural Awakenings found a number of opportunities in Collier and Lee counties where individuals can join the fun by volunteering or renting space in an existing garden.

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Just Peachy: Growing Peaches in Southwest Florida

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM ● By Beth Davis

Today, with a little work and a lot of love, Collier and Lee County residents can enjoy this delectable treat right in their own backyard, thanks to some newly developed varieties that will produce fruit here in warmer climes.

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Mmm… That’s Good!: Our Local Healthy Dining Guide

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM

Healthy dining options throughout Lee and Collier counties.

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Local Produce & Farm Tour Resources

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM

Check out spots to get local produce and check out farms in your area.

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Wild Salmon for Better Taste and Health: Neapolitan Julie Lappetito Practices Sustainable Fishing

Oct 31, 2011 09:39AM ● By Linda Sechrist

“The Alaska Board of Fisheries sets harvest policies, regulations and allocations, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) conducts biological research and enforces the board’s decisions,” explains Lappetito, who spends her spring and summer months in Alaska, fishing for salmon and halibut with her husband, Todd, a licensed commercial fisherman with 28 years of experience.

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A Passion for Persimmons

Sep 30, 2011 11:36AM ● By Beth Davis

Prized in many parts of the world and considered Japan’s national fruit, persimmons belong to the genus diospyros—Greek for “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods.”

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Jackfruit: A Stately Giant

Aug 31, 2011 04:16PM ● By Beth Davis

The jackfruit’s exotic flavor, combined with many healthful benefits, make this fruit a specialty in Southwest Florida.

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New Tea Room at Audrey’s

Aug 01, 2011 08:34AM

In addition to offering ladies’ apparel, costume jewelry, handbags and more, Audrey’s consignment shop now serves a traditional English afternoon tea, a light lunch, coffee, cakes and scones in its dedicated Tea with Me area.

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Longan: The Dragon Eyes Tree: Its Delectable Fruit Is Far from Fearsome

Aug 01, 2011 08:34AM ● By Beth Davis

One of the most rewarding species to grow in Southwest Florida is the longan tree which is relatecd to the popular lychee.

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Local Juice Spots for an Energy Boost

Aug 01, 2011 08:34AM

Popular raw juice drinks give morning or afternoon customers an added energy boost.

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A Love for Lychees: This Opalescent Treasure Flourishes in Southwest Florida

Jul 01, 2011 08:21AM ● By Beth Davis

The lychee (pronounced lee-chee) is an unusual subtropical fruit native to southern China, where it is known as the “king of fruits.” Revere...

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Mad About Mangos: These Luscious Favorites Are Easy to Grow

Jun 02, 2011 09:18AM ● By Beth Davis

Few fruit trees elicit as much adoration in Southwest Florida as the mango. Revered for its rich flavor, productivity and beauty, it is sometimes referred to as the “apple of the tropics,” although some feel this description does an injustice to the mango’s unique flavor and exotic appeal

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Fabulous Pita to Open Soon in Promenade Plaza in Naples

May 03, 2011 08:21AM

Vegetarian, Middle Eastern and kosher-style food will soon be available at Fabulous Pita, a new restaurant that will serve diners on a fast and casual basis at 6434 Naples Boulevard, in the Promenade Shopping Plaza.

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New GlutenEase Product at The Skinny Pantry

May 03, 2011 08:21AM

May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and The Skinny Pantry, in Fort Myers, is introducing GlutenEase, made by Port Charlotte-based Enzymedica.

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