In the landscape of a young person’s development, few influences are as transformative as the presence of a supportive, consistent adult mentor. …
Collier County
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On The Land
Birding Hotspots in Southwest Florida by County: Sarasota, Lee, and Collier
by Hanah Asterby Hanah AsterSouthwest Florida is, by any measure, one of the premier birdwatching destinations in North America. The combination of year-round subtropical climate, extraordinary …
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On The LandThe Healthy Side
Big Cypress Backcountry for Beginners: Your First Steps Into Florida’s Wildest Landscape
by Hanah Asterby Hanah AsterCategory: On The Land | Tags: Big Cypress, backcountry, hiking, Everglades, Collier County, camping, wilderness Big Cypress National Preserve covers 729,000 acres …
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If Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Collier County’s polished jewel — the famous destination with a visitor center, admission fee, and thousands of …
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Drive west on US-41 through Collier County on a summer evening and you’ll pass a road sign that reads “Fakahatchee Strand Preserve …
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Category: On The Land | Tags: Corkscrew Swamp, birding, hiking, Naples, Collier County, wildlife, wood storks There is a moment about halfway …
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Most people who move to Naples or Marco Island arrive for the beach and the boating. What surprises them — sometimes years …
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Guardians of the Gulf: Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Southwest Florida
Every spring, as the Gulf of Mexico warms, one of nature’s most ancient rituals begins along the coast of Southwest Florida. Sea …
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The Great Coastal Rebuild: Southwest Florida’s 2026 Beach Restoration Projects
The coastline of Southwest Florida is currently undergoing its most significant physical transformation in decades. Following the back-to-back challenges of Hurricanes Ian …
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April 2026 Wildfires Scorch the South, Threatening Communities and Ecosystems:
South Florida is currently facing its most severe wildfire crisis in over a decade. Fuelled by a historic drought and an aggressive …