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 with rich passions, creative hobbies, and meaningful businesses.

Our mission is to celebrate what makes Southwest Florida special—not just the obvious spots, but the places with heart. Maybe a bit of history. But most of all, the ones that stay with you.

"We don't cover everything—just the places we believe are worth sharing."

We’re a small group of locals and newcomers, explorers who care deeply about the character of this coast. We don't cover everything—just the places we believe are worth sharing. 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 Editorial Team