
Gulfshore Life
208 FOLLOWERS
Gulfshore Life captures the best of arts, entertainment, dining, shopping and things to do in Southwest Florida, from Fort Myers and Cape Coral to Naples and Marco Island. Established in 1970, Gulfshore Life is a regional luxury publication that features the people, places, spaces, and lifestyles that make Southwest Florida paradise.
Gulfshore Life
6M ago
[caption id="attachment_72531" width="1280"] Hubbardton Forge Divergence Pendant from Naples Lamp Shop
From one of America’s most trusted light sources, the Vermont-based Hubbardton Forge’s Divergence pendant draws all eyes. Adjust the look from midcentury modern to industrial by choosing frosted globe or Edison tube bulbs. napleslampshoponline.com[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_72532" width="948"] Jason Krugman Trelli LED Luminaire from METHOD & CONCEPT
A longtime artist at Naples’ METHOD & CONCEPT, Brooklyn-based designer Jason Krugman is celebrated for his interior mesh l ..read more
Gulfshore Life
6M ago
It may seem odd to say luxury high-rises are having a moment in Southwest Florida. Towers have long populated the shoreline, and buildings like AQUA at Pelican Isle in the early aughts and Mystique and Kalea Bay in the 2010s raised the region’s expectations for high-rise living over the years. But now, with The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Rosewood Residences planting their flags along our shores, the future of ultra-luxe living is even loftier.
Modern projects draw on modern tastes for a diverse clientele. On top of the expected plush amenities (fully staffed lobbies, private everything, p ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
Some couples settle down after they get married. Margaret and Peter Denton sped up.
The Punta Gorda-based parents of a young son (and a second baby on the way) met while loading a shuttle bus to the start of the Boston Marathon in 2012. The duo has built their world around fitness. When they’re not logging laps in the pool, chewing up miles on their bikes or sprinting down trails, they’re coaching athletes, building a sports apparel company and encouraging others to stay active.
Margaret’s social media gives some insight into the couple’s life together. You will see adorable videos on her Ins ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
Arielle Valle emerges from her studio with her long, brown hair tied into a bun, concrete smudged on her face and flaking off her skin from elbow to fingertip. “Today's a concrete day; we're like, ‘Pretend I'm not here.’ I'm locked in my little cave like a gremlin all day long,” the multihyphenate maker says.
Arielle and her mother, Beth, run Cape Coral’s The Wallflower Shoppe, where they sell their handmade ‘soulful essentials,’ including Arielle’s concrete pottery, Beth’s natural beauty and home products, and the duo’s signature eco-friendly, nontoxic candles, which they mix and pour in hou ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
Stepping inside this Marco Island apartment, you’re prompted to take a deep, cleansing breath. Inhale, a space done in subtle variants of cream with every detail conceived to exalt the Gulf views—exhale, the worries of the day. A generous Burton James sofa covered in performance fabric beckons family and guests to enjoy the view of the Ten Thousand Islands in the living room. “We wanted your eye drawn out to the beautiful water without busy patterns interfering with the peaceful vibe,” the homeowner says.
Previously, the four-bedroom condo in the Veracruz at Cape Marco paraded an ornate, Tusc ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
The scent and sound of sizzling garlic and onions waft in from an unknown source at Backyard Social in Fort Myers. Plates and paper boats piled high with crispy truffle fries, overloaded lobster rolls and saucy slabs of ribs accessorize outdoor tables and the faces of the people digging into them. Basket pendant lights sway to the thumping R&B remixes from a DJ who’s proven he can handle the demands of the throngs that swarm the 9,000-square-foot space. Somewhere nearby, the rhythmic knocks and tumbles of falling pins from the on-site bowling alley punch into the air.
This is the scene at ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
Alina Rubio is in constant communication with her future self. “I take my 45-year-old self out to coffee,” says the 29-year-old sculptor and owner of southeast Naples’ art studio and creative workspace, MasterPeace. “I talk to her about who she is, what she looks like, feels like, even what her house, furniture and art collection looks like—I hope she has a super cool art collection.” Treating her imagined future like a present reality helps Alina understand what she wants out of life and pursue her goals with intention.
The Miami native has often felt the pull of her older, wiser self at tur ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
Embark on end-of-summer adventures as a last hurrah with the kids. Tackle, art workshops, community festivals and reading days as the littles bid adieu to vacation days.
Aug. 2-3
Camp Mending Heart Jr. at Aunt Janet’s House, Naples
Six- to 10-year-olds working through grief find comfort and fun at Avow Kids’ sleepover camp. Starting at noon, counselors lead the kids through icebreakers, then launch into a series of activities that enhance coping skills and encourage bonding through play. Kids play with visiting therapy animals, splash in the nearby community pool, watch Ins ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
The summer heat is in high gear in Southwest Florida, but there are plenty of activities to cool things down. In Naples, comedian Nate Jackson brings the funny in his comedy show. In Bonita Springs, local artists explore deep connections to themselves and nature in Arts Bonita’s latest exhibition. And in Fort Myers, Candlelight Concerts presents classical arrangements of Adele songs. You won’t want to miss these August events.
Now through Aug. 10
Murder on the 19th Hole at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
Guests become part of the ‘whodunit’ comedy thril ..read more
Gulfshore Life
7M ago
The things in our homes speak volumes. A Jeff Koons pooch portrays whimsy. A black-and-white Clyde Butcher print boasts regional pride. A Noguchi table proves design sense. But what about the home’s bones—without the furniture and decor, what do our walls say?
Self-expression on walls dates back to Paleolithic cave dwellings. For centuries, humans have plastered, painted and covered their walls for necessity (massive tapestries insulated medieval rooms) and vanity (Victorian-era floral wallpaper was a real vibe at tea time, with every pattern steeped in symbolism). Trends from stucco to shipl ..read more