Gina carries the rare title of "Native Floridian". Living in Southwest Florida for more than 20 years, she is a well known, award winning radio and TV personality. She also writes for a number of regional publications and is the former publisher of a restaurant guide.
A self-proclaimed Oenophile, she travels to wine regions all over the world. She also co-hosts a wine themed podcast on NPR1 called Grape Minds. Having a passion for travel in general she also loves exploring beaches, new cities and new restaurants.
You can find more of her musings in her blog "The Birch Beat" (www.thebirchbeat.blogspot.com)
Gina knows a lot about:
Gina says, "Don't leave Fort Myers without getting a Maple Bacon Donut and a cup of fresh ground coffee at Bennett's Fresh Roast."
People come to Fort Myers for many reasons, but one of the most popular is to enjoy the beautiful, shell filled beaches. While some visitors are content with one day in the sun, others would like a few nights as...
Fall in Southwest Florida means temperatures drop from the humid '90s into the slightly drier ’80s and even the ’70s. Locals get giddy pulling out their fashion boots and lightweight long sleeves. Even if it is...
Fall in Fort Myers is full of outdoor festivals and activities. The break-in heat and humidity from summer might not be dramatic, but it is long-awaited and welcomed. One of the most anticipated fall festivals is...
Fort Myers has seen much success in cultivating great restaurants where seafood has a strong presence. You'll find everything from fried fish served in a basket, to sautéed crustaceans drizzled with gourmet sauces...
You might think with all of the water that surrounds Fort Myers that there would be lots of dinner cruises. There ARE lots of cruises but not all provide a full dining experience. However, upscale and/or casual...
It doesn’t seem like a day at the beach is complete until you’ve stumbled upon a good bar with cold libations and some entertainment to boot. The beaches of Fort Myers have more than a few establishments that...
