Andrea Stetson

1 week ago | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Andrea Stetson

Children run up a warp wall, traverse along a rock wall, swing from ropes and rings, climb a tall net and leap over obstacles as they pretend to be little ninja warriors. Ultimate Ninjas Academy recently opened in Fort Myers, giving children ages 10 months to 10 years a place to run, play and strengthen their bodies. Each week, some of the obstacles change and the lessons differ, giving children a chance to learn something new. The idea all began in a small backyard in Chicago.

2 weeks ago | bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com | Andrea Stetson

Olivia Yasa walked onto the beach in Naples and found something magical. The set-up for her 13th birthday party was better than she ever imagined. Under a white canopy, a table was laid like something found in a glossy magazine. Plates with pink flower blooms sat on woven mats. There were napkins folded like roses, candlesticks that looked like coral and pink vases with white flowers. Soft pillows were placed on a rug for seating. White teepees nearby provided a cozy place to chat. “It is so cute.

2 weeks ago | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Andrea Stetson

Olivia Yasa walked onto the beach in Naples and found something magical. The set-up for her 13th birthday party was better than she ever imagined. Under a white canopy, a table was laid like something found in a glossy magazine. Plates with pink flower blooms sat on woven mats. There were napkins folded like roses, candlesticks that looked like coral and pink vases with white flowers. Soft pillows were placed on a rug for seating. White teepees nearby provided a cozy place to chat. “It is so cute.

3 weeks ago | naples.floridaweekly.com | Andrea Stetson

The glass soda bottles fill the shelves with flavors like cookie dough, peaches and cream, butterscotch and even pickle. The sodas, along with the plethora of candy that looks like something from Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, come from around the world, offering unique tastes and aromas. “It is just an insane amount of candy,” said Bill Sallaga, who recently purchased Rocket Fizz and moved it to a new location at Miromar Outlets.

3 weeks ago | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Andrea Stetson

The glass soda bottles fill the shelves with flavors like cookie dough, peaches and cream, butterscotch and even pickle. The sodas, along with the plethora of candy that looks like something from Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, come from around the world, offering unique tastes and aromas. “It is just an insane amount of candy,” said Bill Sallaga, who recently purchased Rocket Fizz and moved it to a new location at Miromar Outlets.