What to Wear: Cape Coral Edition
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner A lot of people probably assume the uniform of Cape Coral is shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops year-round. In reality, many Cape Coral residents absolutely love fashion and enjoy shopping for the latest styles and trends. Just in time for Vogue’s famous annual September issue, we found some of the best fashion looks right…
Jazz Up Your Shrimp
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner There was a good chance Slate’s—the popular New Orleans-inspired restaurant and jazz club tucked a block off Cape Coral Parkway—might have never happened. “We came to Cape Coral to retire,” says Nancy Cotter, co-owner of the restaurant with her husband, Allan. “We thought we were ready to relax, slow down our pace and…
Getting FUNky for a Great Cause
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner IBERIABANK and PACE Center for Girls of Lee County hosted the FUNky Fashion Show event in June at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The sold-out fashion show featured one-of-a-kind pieces—made completely from recycled or repurposed items—created by individuals and businesses. “ToniRae Hurley from IBERIABANK came to us about four years ago, and she had…
The Art of the Beard
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner Beards seem to be more popular than ever. Everyone from HRH Prince Harry and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to NBA star James Harden and former late-night host David Letterman is sporting facial hair of all varieties. Even Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello rocks a beard. If you don’t have one, you might not realize beards…
Cape Coral Loves Animals
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner Pets and animals in Cape Coral come in all different shapes and sizes. There are also the amazing people who love and care for them. We set out to get several different stories about the pets and animals and their owners/handlers—and we certainly found some fantastic ones! The K9 and His Best Friend
Hit the Town with Your Pet!
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner We are lucky to live in a wonderful pet-friendly city, and there are so many things pets and their parents can do to get out and enjoy the community together. For some exercise, there’s Waggin’ Tails Dog Park at Rotary Park, Pooch Park in nearby North Fort Myers and many other off-leash parks within…
Blue Line Bears
Article Sarah Keech | Photography Gregory Wagner Megan O'Grady, a 16-year-old student at Bishop Verot High School, says she believes in law enforcement. As the daughter of a police officer, Megan is keenly aware that many officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. To comfort the loved ones left behind, Megan started the nonprofit organization Blue Line Bears,…
Play the Part
What You Need to Create Unique Play Areas Perfect for Your Kiddos’ Unique Interests Nicolette Martin What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we were all asked as kids—one that was so innocently answered with whatever our obsession of the week was. Maybe today your child wants to be … Continued