The second-largest single splash of fresh water in the contiguous United States, which dominates the southern half of the Florida peninsula with a hydrologic gravity of sorts extending from the ...

Dozens of educators from across Southwest Florida participated in School Garden Leadership Training recently at ECHO’s North America Impact Center in North Fort Myers. The day-long event, which took ...

A surge of injured and orphaned baby squirrel nestlings in recent days has turned the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida into a kind of squirrel triage as the hospital ...

Experience luxurious living in this stunning ground-level coach home located in the prestigious Calabria neighborhood of Mediterra. This exquisite residence comes fully furnished and is ready for you ...

Amidst Florida’s silky sands, year-round warmth, and vibrant lifestyle, it’s no wonder so many proudly call this state home. With its unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit communities, and ...

At only 20 years old, Areli Sanjuan is already quite accomplished and is giving back to those who helped her when she was just a few years younger. First, the young lady helped co-found a Bonita ...

Spooky season is here, and it’s time to pick the perfect costume. After all, you should be smart and styling for your Halloween party. So, the crack research team here at Essential News has scoured ...

When I retired from 34 years of teaching and coaching, I spent my last few days walking around the school, saying goodbye to all that I would miss. I started, of course, by saying goodbye to ...

The American crocodile is back. It’s a win for a species that had seen its numbers dwindle to less than 300 in the early 70s, with a total of only 10 to 20 nests, according to the Florida Fish and ...

I finally made it to Parmesan Pete’s, which was recommended by several friends over the years. Open in Naples since 2012, this legendary family-owned restaurant carries the tradition and the recipes ...

There are those who create stunning works of art, and those who create exquisite culinary dishes. When those two are the same, you get Norman Love Confections. “I always had a love for art, and the ...

Carmine De Santo is what is commonly known as a Monster Kid. That is, he’s an adult of a certain age who grew up reading horror comics and novels, watching creepy movies (starring the likes of Boris ...