Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clean, repair, open, close, repeat. Sandy Stilwell Youngquist has been going through those five steps the last few weeks since ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent drive from the east end of Sanibel Island to Andy Rosse Lane on Captiva found 30 restaurants welcoming guests and serving ...

These two quirky Southwest Florida eateries are among 17 road-trip worthy destinations by USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining ...

I can almost see the nostalgic bubble lights dutifully lined along the walls, reflecting reds and greens in the silky orange frosting on a slice of crunch cake. The iconic Bubble Room is on the cusp ...

Three Sanibel and Captiva Island restaurants reopened after Hurricane Ian closures. Keylime Bistro, Blue Giraffe, and the Lazy Flamingo are now open. The Bubble Room is expected to reopen in the ...

Chef Ryan Kida says he’s just getting started. And that’s very good news for Sunshine Seafood Café & Wine Bar. Kida, who built a loyal following as the former chef/owner of Yabo in Fort Myers, found ...

The case in January 2026 moved to U.S. District Court in Fort Myers. Defendants in a July 7 filing that main parts of the ...

The Mucky Duck, a beloved restaurant on Captiva Island, is determined to clear up any rumors about its closure. Despite suffering significant damage from multiple hurricanes, the restaurant is not ...

September is a notoriously slow month on the Southwest Florida dining scene. Which is why some restaurants — from Leone’s and Papa Joe’s in Cape Coral to Cape Cod Fish Co. and Osteria Celli in Fort ...

Restaurant owners face difficult decisions about rebuilding, considering the risks of future storms and the high costs involved. Many owners are determined to reopen, driven by their passion for their ...