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Larissa Locke

By Larissa Locke, Real Estate Advisor

Paradise Coast Homes · eXp Realty · FL License #3407292

Community Living on the Paradise Coast

Beyond the front door, Southwest Florida's communities come alive with seasonal events, farmers markets, cultural happenings, and a lifestyle that stays active year-round. Here is a snapshot of what neighbors enjoy across the region as of July 2026.

Naples

  • Third Street South Farmers Market — Saturdays, 7:30–11:30 AM (summer location at the Neapolitan parking lot)
  • Vanderbilt Farmers Market — Saturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM through September 12
  • Artis–Naples summer concerts — chamber music, jazz, and organ music through August
  • Discovering Ansel Adams at The Baker Museum — over 100 photographs on display through November 1
  • Art After Hours at The Baker Museum — August 26, 6:00–9:00 PM, with live music and food
  • Naples Botanical Garden Waterlily Festival — August 29–30, with summer tram tours
  • Bayshore Arts District First Friday Art Walk — monthly, 4:00–8:00 PM

Bonita Springs & Estero

  • Rock the Block at Mercato — August 20, block party with live music and drinks in North Naples
  • Bonnet Springs Park — Cars & Coffee the first Saturday of each month, plus family-friendly events year-round
  • Acqua Bistecca — Chef Michael Mina's Italian steakhouse, open at Saltleaf on Estero Bay
  • Piccolo Buco — upscale Roman pizzeria from Cooper's Hawk, opened July 13 at Coconut Point in Estero
  • Performing Arts Center — touring shows and musicals continuing through summer

Fort Myers

  • River District Art Walk — first Friday of each month, 5:00–9:00 PM in Downtown Fort Myers
  • Monthly Music Walk — third Friday of each month, 6:00–10:00 PM in the River District
  • Point Ybel Brewing — new taproom in Downtown Fort Myers, opened April 2026
  • Vybe & Oak & Vine Celtic Cafe — two new restaurants at Bell Tower in south Fort Myers
  • Sweet Tomatoes — reopened June 1 at its original Summerlin Road location

Not Sure Which Community Fits?

Larissa knows every neighborhood on the Paradise Coast — including the master-planned communities of Babcock Ranch — and can help you narrow down the right match for your lifestyle, budget, and priorities.