About GulfSider

Southwest Florida

This site is our love letter to a region that’s often misunderstood as a place of sleepy sunsets and soulless strip malls. In reality, it’s layered, lively, and filled with amazing people, rich passions, creative hobbies, and meaningful businesses.

Our mission is to celebrate what makes Southwest Florida special.

Not just the obvious spots, but the moments that give this coast its heartbeat: the hidden cafés and coastal trails, the art walks and farmer's markets, the concerts under banyan trees and community gatherings that bring people together.

We’re a small group of locals and newcomers, explorers who care deeply about the character of this coast. Our hope is simple: that GulfSider helps you connect more deeply with this place, whether you’re visiting, just moved here, or have called it home for decades.

To rediscovering Southwest Florida together,

— The GulfSider Team