Bonita Springs

Now in its 11th year, the Bonita Springs Short Film Festival prompts aspiring filmmakers of all ages and skill levelsto create short pieces about what there is to love about Bonita. It is accepting submissions through March 28th and will screen the Best Overall Film, Best Depiction of Bonita Springs, Most Original Film, Best Under-18 Filmmaker and People’s Choice. The festival takes place Thursday, April 16, at Prado Stadium 12 in Spring Creek Plaza.

The 4th Annual Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair takes place on Main Street at Orange Ave, the season’s final Bonita Springs National Art Festival is at Riverside Park, and the Naples Fine Art Show is at Coastland Center.

As the federal government continues its efforts against illegal immigration, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that nearly 1.9 million people have agreed to self-deport this past year.

A seven-month-old Bonita Springs organization is helping families navigate life after a loved one is deported.

A refuge for rescued animals and non-releasable birds, The Wonder Gardens is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

This month a Southwest Florida icon is celebrating its 90th birthday. And it's doing so with its eye on what it hopes will be a bright and bold future. The Everglades Wonder Gardens opened in 1936, and still is a big visitor draw today.

When a survey revealed local shops were hurting, a grassroots initiative moved quickly to help.

The new year is the time to have new experiences. There’s no better way to dive into something spectacular than by joining in one of the many outdoor art shows that will be returning to SWFL.

A Bonita Springs salon is making haircuts more accessible for people on the autism spectrum through a specialized training program.

A gym in Bonita Springs holds free fitness classes for 11 to 17 year olds. It turns out, the students are learning a whole lot more than just proper exercise technique.