October 2026 Events in Southwest Florida

If you've been waiting for the weather to break, October is your cue. From the biggest Oktoberfest in the region to a waterfront seafood festival and a film festival that brings filmmakers from around the world, here are five events worth putting on your calendar. Pet Friendly Yappy Hour: Spooky Edi

Waterfront vs. Inland Homes in Southwest Florida: The Real Pros, Cons, and Costs Before You Buy

Two houses on the same Cape Coral street can sell for wildly different prices, and the difference usually isn't the house. It's the water behind it. For most buyers, the question is simple: is a waterfront lifestyle worth a 20% to 50% price premium plus higher insurance and maintenance costs? If you

Top Renovations That Increase Property Value in 2026

The renovations with the highest resale ROI in 2026 are almost all exterior and low-cost: a garage door replacement returns roughly 268% of its cost, manufactured stone veneer returns around 208%, and a minor kitchen refresh returns about 113% — all outperforming a full kitchen gut renovation, which

Local Spotlight - Front Porch Social in Downtown Cape Coral

Cape Coral · Downtown / Vincennes Blvd Front Porch Social — Small Plates & Craft Cocktails in Downtown Cape Coral A shareable-plates, speakeasy-inspired spot from the team behind Jungle Bird Tiki, with one of the best patios in the Cape. by Integrity 1st Group Part of what makes living in Southwest