The Top 5 Southwest Florida Lifestyle Blogs

If you've recently moved into one of our Springs apartment communities in Southwest Florida, one of the best ways to get to know the area is to follow local blogs. While there are so many local entertainment, food and city living options to choose from, we want to help you narrow down the list with information from one of these top 5 area blogs:

1. Southwest Florida Forks

We all can appreciate recommendations for good local eats, and Southwest Florida Forks maintains an active blog with honest, in-depth reviews of some of the most coveted and under-the-radar restaurants around Southwest Florida. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and the photography on this blog really helps paint a picture of what each restaurant is all about. Follow this blog to learn a little history behind each of the featured restaurants and to stay in the loop with upcoming foodie events in Southwest Florida.

2. Southwest Florida Travel Blog

Even though you already live in Southwest Florida, it's still worth your while to follow this local travel blog as it highlights some of the most exciting upcoming events in our community. From showcasing the best places around Southwest Florida to grab a healthy meal to sharing where to find the best recreational beach sport rentals, the Southwest Florida Travel Blog is a useful resource that you can consult frequently.

3. The New Naples

The New Naples offers a modern guide to living in Southwest Florida and discusses everything from local style to exciting events coming to the area. Seeing that traditional media outlets were not addressing the interests of Southwest Florida's growing population of young people, former Gulfshore Life editor Jennifer Adams started this blog to share local events and happenings. Follow The New Naples to find the best beaches, where to brunch, where to grab a happy hour cocktail and more.

4. Living Local in Southwest Florida

The purpose of the Living Local in Southwest Florida blog is to inspire readers to think, buy and live local. You'll see that many local businesses are featured in posts, and you'll find a number of articles that discuss local celebrities, charities, upcoming food and wine events, and much more. Living Local in Southwest Florida is a useful blog to help familiarize yourself with the community and local happenings.

5. Southwest Florida Online

For many people, blogs have become a primary source of news. If you don't subscribe to a local newspaper, following the Southwest Florida Online will keep you informed of newsworthy events happening in the community. While this blog focuses on sharing local news stories versus providing entertainment, it's to your benefit to bookmark this blog to stay in the loop with local happenings.

Do you have a favorite Southwest Florida blog that's not included on this list? If so, please share your suggestions in our comments section below.