Parasailing and personal watercraft rentals are in the news after the developers of the Margaritaville resort asked Fort Myers Beach officials to expand the number of available licenses. Opposition is coming from current operators of parasailing and personal watercraft rentals on the beach, citing increased competition and the potential for…
A record number of people are descending upon Southwest Florida this month, as the winter tourist season reaches high tide. Sarasota Magazine reports COVID has done nothing to stop people from across the country and around the world from visiting Florida. Overall in 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic…
The death of an Ohio woman in a personal watercraft accident on Fort Myers Beach highlights the risk of injury to tourists both in and out of the water. With all of us facing the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, it is particularly disheartening to hear of serious or fatal…
Spring break season is upon us and Southwest Florida is expected to be a popular destination despite the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. In fact, Lee and Collier counties could see more guests than usual, thanks to international travel restrictions related to COVID-19 and guests looking for a “quieter” destination along Florida’s…
Spring training and spring break are upon us as Southwest Florida enters the height of the winter tourist season. Traffic is reaching its annual peak in Lee and Collier counties, as the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox bring thousands of visitors to the area. On the beaches, spring…