Wonders of the New World | South American Wildlife Bizarre. Cute. Amazing. These are just a few words people find themselves saying when they see some of the wondrous animals from South America. Come find out for yourself what words you come up with when you see visually striking monkeys that live in a small range in the forests of Colombia or giant relatives of the guinea pig found in the scrub deserts of Argentina – or the creature that […]
The First Tee of Naples/Collier is a youth development program that uses the sport of golf to teach students Life Skills. Values inherent to the game of golf: self-control and self-reliance are also explored both on course and in a classroom setting. Students age 7 – 18 learn to apply these values and principles to all aspects of their lives. Our goal is to have each student leave our program with the self-management, goal setting, and conflict resolution skills necessary […]
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is now one of only four American zoos and the only zoo in the SE USA where you can see the African Honey Badger. These fearless and persistent creatures are recorded attacking cobras, shredding into beehives amidst the stinging swarm, and even chasing lions off their kills. All the more amazing when you consider this brashness is bottled inside a mere 25-pound creature with the deceptively friendly nickname of African honey badger. To learn more […]
Naples Zoo President and CEO, Jack Mulvena, speaks briefly about the Zoo’s role in connecting children with nature and why it is so important. Learn more about the Naples Zoo at by visiting: www.napleszoo.com
Presented by Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon and Physicians Regional Healthcare System, the 2013 Taste of Bonita was a huge success. Held annually at Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs, the weekend long event features food from the areas best restaurants, live music and a play area for the kids. All net proceeds from the event go to charity, supporting the education of some talented local students and many of the neediest causes in our community, our nation and […]
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens seeks to delight you with the natural world to inspire the conservation of our planet’s wild areas and their wondrous inhabitants. As you enjoy the Zoo and historic garden, we want you to understand that all of us have great power to change the future for people and animals by what we purchase, how we live, and whom we support. Learn more about the Naples Zoo at: www.napleszoo.com
Make the most of your Florida vacation with Island Fever Fishing Charters. Sailing daily from beautiful Fort Myers Beach, Captain Brett Swenson knows where the fish are biting. Some of Brett’s favorite locations include fishing jetties, bays, main channels, reefs and wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico! Bring the family, your closest friends or business associates along for a great day of fishing. Take a trip that you will talk about for years to come. Capt. Brett Swenson mobile: (239) […]
Get ready food lovers, the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon and Physicians Regional Healthcare System present the 20th annual Taste of Bonita! The weekend kicks off Saturday, November 16th from 11am to 3pm with a chili, gumbo, barbecue cook-off, craft booths, live music and kids area. then it’s a free concert in the park featuring The Caribbean Chillers from 5pm to 9pm. Sunday, November 17th, it’s a full day of food and fun, with over 20 local restaurants at […]
Southwest Florida Television is a 24/7 TV channel that can be seen in-room at many of Southwest Florida’s finest hotels and resorts. SWFL-TV programming is a lot different from what you might have seen on other visitors’ TV channels and websites. Our professionally produced videos are informative, entertaining and offer quality programming that the whole family can enjoy. Serving Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Marco Island, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island.
Experiencing nature and wildlife happens naturally everywhere on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Anhinga and pelicans dive for fish just offshore. Osprey fly gracefully overhead, dolphins play in your boat’s wake and manatee surface to say hello as you pass on your kayak. These and so many more brushes with nature are commonplace thanks to our dynamic mangrove estuaries, which rival rainforests as the most productive ecosystem on the planet. Your job is simply to enjoy and help […]
Boasting more than 600 miles of scenic shoreline, southwest Florida is a perfect place to get cast away. Learn more about The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel at: www.fortmyers-sanibel.com
Spend an hour or spend the day at the Naples Zoo! Hand-feed the Giraffe, take a Primate Expedition Cruise, learn about wildlife in Safari Canyon Open-air Theatre, and watch in awe as staff members hand-feed alligators at Alligator Bay! Naples Zoo seeks to delight you with the natural world to inspire the conservation of our planet’s wild areas and their wondrous inhabitants. As you enjoy the Zoo and historic garden, we want you to understand that all of us have […]
The Environmental Learning Center is a 16,500 square-foot facility with four research laboratories, classrooms and 140-seat auditorium, and two story visitors center. The visitor center offers a variety of hands-on experiences, including 2,300-gallon aquarium and interactive exhibits addressing research and stewardship efforts ongoing within the Reserve, as well as a nature store, gallery and picnic area. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm (closed Saturdays May – October). Learn more […]
Wild fun from apes to zebras! Shows cruises and more. It’s 2 attractions in one. Nationally accredited zoo & botanical garden. Learn more at: napleszoo.com
At the dock on the shore of Lake Victoria, a Primate Expedition Cruise guide welcomes you aboard one of the catamarans for a fifteen to twenty minute cruise through islands of primates living in natural habitats. As the catamarans float next to the islands, your guide narrates the interesting details about these fascinating animals. Many of these species are now classified as endangered in their native lands. The opportunity for photography is exceptional. Learn more at: www.napleszoo.com/Visitor_Info/zoo-events/cruise.html
One million gallons of water fun will thrill children, parents and grandparents alike at Collier County’s premier water park, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon! Fun always starts at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, a key destination by all. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon includes four pools, a long lazy river, a lit splash playground or interactive water feature, five exciting water slides, a concession stand other typical amenities such as restrooms and lockers. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon’s operating hours vary and are subject to change due to inclement weather. Learn more […]
Long hidden on the fringe of Florida’s Gulf coast and overlooked by developers until well into the 1880s, Naples’ catalyst for settlement finally arrived forty years later when two rival railroads rolled into town within ten days of each other. Set in Naples’ restored Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station, the Naples Depot Museum welcomes visitors back to the railroading boom days of the Roaring Twenties and explains how generations of Southwest Floridians used technology and transportation to conquer a […]
Lowdermilk Park is one of Naples’ premier beachfront parks. Our park has plenty of metered and unmetered parking spaces, a concession stand, sand volleyball courts, two children’s playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, restroom and shower facilities, and two gazebos for rent. Parking for beach access in the City of Naples requires the resident or visitor to have a beach parking permit, feed the parking meters, or pay-by-space. This is enforced year round. The Lowdermilk Park concession stand is located beach side […]
[fblike url=”https://www.facebook.com/swfltv” style=”box_count” float=”left” showfaces=”false” verb=”like” font=”arial”] Please SHARE this video if you LIKE Vanderbilt Beach Park! Vanderbilt Beach Park is one of the most popular beach accesses, because it is in a prime location near upscale hotels and in the popular North Naples area. Vanderbilt Beach offers wide space for all visitors, gorgeous white sand surroundings, sea oats and rest room access. During season (tourist months), it can be a task finding a spot on the beach, but there is […]
One of the most popular seaside destinations in Naples, the mile-long stretch of white sugar sand at Delnor-Wiggins has been rated one of the best beaches in the nation. The 166-acre park is a tropical paradise for beach lovers, boaters and divers. The beach is a popular spot to sunbathe, swim, beachcomb, snorkel and picnic. At the beach along Wiggins Pass, where swimming is not allowed, fishing is a popular activity. Boaters can launch their vessels into Water Turkey Bay […]
Here’s some POV footage from an airboat ride that our friend Captain Brett Swenson of Island Fever Fishing Charters shot with his new GoPro camera. What a great way to see the Florida Everglades! Thanks for sharing your footage with us Brett! For the best fishing experience in SW Florida, check out Captain Brett’s website @ http://www.cptbrett.com/ ISLAND FEVER FISHING CHARTERS Make the most of your Florida vacation with Island Fever Fishing Charters sailing daily from beautiful Fort Myers Beach […]
Whether you’re a full-time resident, or just visiting the area, there’s a long list of great things to see and do in Southwest Florida. At the top of that list is exploring the Florida Everglades, with its many nature preserves, wetlands, and wildlife management areas. Many of the animals that call these preserves home are on the protected species list. And one of the most popular inhabitants of this wetland paradise is the American Alligator. NEVER FEED ALLIGATORS — it’s […]
If year-round golf in warm weather and still warmer friendships is a life-style you want, Palmetto-Pine Country Club provides an atmosphere of fun and relaxation that is unique and much-valued among its members. For ardent golfers, the course offers both challenge and pleasure from any of the five sets of tees. For our members who do not play golf, Palmetto-Pine Country Club offers a very active social calendar from which to choose. Let us help you discover how Palmetto-Pine Country […]
With miles of white sandy beaches, this one of the many spectacular sunsets that residents and visitors to Naples get to enjoy on a regular basis. Video provided by: MyitownTv Video Production Collier County Florida Tucked into Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, Collier County consists of Naples, Everglades City, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Marco Island and Ave Maria and is the seventh fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation. In addition to the population growth, Collier County is one of the most […]
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