Gulfshore Life

Since its inception in 1970, Gulfshore Life magazine has celebrated the lively character, elegance, and natural charm of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, covering areas from Fort Myers and Cape Coral to Naples and Marco Island. Recently, this region has blossomed into a global attraction, drawing in discerning residents and travelers from around the world. Our content highlights local figures and activities across various domains, such as arts, entertainment, fashion, real estate, and luxury living, helping both residents and visitors to experience the finest the area has to offer. The magazine has received numerous accolades at both state and national levels for its outstanding writing, design, and publishing quality, including being named Best Overall Magazine for two consecutive years by the Florida Magazine Association.

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Decadent Easter Brunches in SWFL

2 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Samantha Garbarini

As much as we love the tradition of decorating eggs, we prefer them scrambled, poached or whipped into sweet meringue. It seems local chefs agree. Throughout Southwest Florida, restaurants celebrate Easter with panache, crafting elaborate brunch buffets and special menus that celebrate the flavors of spring. This year, we’ve combed through dozens of options to find the best places to brunch on April 20. Advanced reservations are highly recommended and often, required.
Mineral Sunscreen Review: Florida-Made Ästhetik

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Stephanie Granada

Mineral sunscreen has long had a reputation for being chalky, heavy and impossible to blend. And, when brands try to fix that, they often create a different problem—tints that look unnatural, ingredients that clog pores or formulas that slide right off in water. Punta Gorda-based Ästhetik Skincare rewrites the playbook with its tinted Organic Mineral Sunscreen.
Naples Pickleball Evolution: US Open Championship Under New Leadership

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Samantha Garbarini

In Southwest Florida pickleball circles, Jim Ludwig is legendary. Even those who’ve never heard his name recognize his achievement: the 64 courts at East Naples Community Park—the largest dedicated pickleball facility in the world. For nearly a decade, the park has hosted the US Open Pickleball Championships in April—one of the sport’s defining events— drawing 50,000 spectators.
Small Space, Big Impact: Inside a Marco Island Condo's Luminous Redesign

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Ayn-Monique Klahre

Interior designer Maritza Capiro wanted this vacation condo to feel like a jewel box—tailored, luminous, a little unexpected. The owners saw potential in the compact space but needed a better layout to make it shine. The first move was reworking the entry, where a washer-dryer closet blocked the view. “Who wants to see your laundry when you walk into your home?” she asks. Especially when the view beyond is gorgeous: a wide, green lawn dotted by palm trees, with the beach in the distance.
Peak Pours: The Rising Appeal of High-Altitude Wines in SWFL

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Samantha Garbarini

Peter Rizzo can’t resist dropping a Latin proverb when we broach the subject of terraced, sun-drenched vineyards planted at elevated altitudes. “Bacchus amat colles,” the co-owner of Naples’ Nat Nat wine bar says. The god of wine loves hills. “The Romans weren’t just empire builders; they were cultivators,” he tells me.
Naples Garden Tour: Italian Design Meets Subtropical Landscape

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt

Naples is a city of grand, meticulously designed estates, but few feel as rare as the one behind Selma Nettles’ 1958 home. Hidden from view, shaped over years, it unfolds like a quiet revelation—neat hedges forming alfresco rooms, sculptures placed with a gallerist’s eye. For those who know her, the space is regarded with awe—a private retreat, where verdant pathways reflect the life she built after leaving behind a different one. Beyond these garden walls, Selma’s presence is well known.
Crafted for Rest: Handmade Mattresses in Naples

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Laura Kostelny

Before mass production transformed mattress making into an automated process, artisans spent days hand-tufting beds that would last generations. Michigan’s Harbor Springs Mattress Co., which debuted a Naples showroom in January, revives lost techniques with a contemporary focus on sustainability. For the husband-wife duo behind the brand, Rory Karpathian and Dar Charlebois, the philosophy is simple: a mattress should be designed to be cherished, not discarded.
12 April Events for SWFL Kids

4 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Jasmine Heckerman

Spring settles in Southwest Florida, inviting families to revel in the season’s energy. From gardening classes on a Fort Myers farm to a sprawling Easter egg hunt in Naples, adventure awaits. Add these events to your April calendar. April 4-5, 11-12 and 25 Art Workshops at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples Junior artisans ages 6 to 10 immerse themselves in creativity.
18 April Events in SWFL

4 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Jasmine Heckerman

This month, musical performances take center stage. In Naples, Pretty Woman: The Musical lands in Hayes Hall. In Fort Myers, audiences travel back to 1800s France with the Broadway tour of Les Misérables. And, candlelit and floral-decorated venues provide the perfect setting for symphonic renditions of hits from The Beatles and Adele. Explore the sounds of the Gulf Coast’s music and theater scene, plus other regional happenings, with this month’s events.
Fine Jewelry Designer Harwell Godfrey Brings Bold Statement Pieces to Naples

1 month ago | gulfshorelife.com | Stephanie Granada

Within Naples' luxury shopping scene, where laid-back elegance has tended to dominate, Harwell Godfrey’s statement fine jewelry stands as a brilliant counterpoint. Designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey’s maximalist 18-karat gold treasures fuse ancient symbolism with modern boldness, cosmic wonder with earthly pleasures. Since launching her label in 2017, the California designer has become a defining voice in luxury jewelry.