SW Florida and Global Warming

2006 as hottest year on record in the continental United States.

1Rank of America as top global warming polluter in the world.

20%Percent increase of America's carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels since 1990.

15%Percent increase of America's carbon dioxide emissions forecasted by 2020 if we do not cap pollution.

80%Percent decrease in U.S. global warming pollution required by 2050 to prevent the worst consequences of global warming.

78 Number of days by which the US fire season has increased over the past 20 years - tied closely to increased temperatures and earlier snowmelt.

200 million Number of people around the world who could be displaced by more intense droughts, sea level rise and flooding by 2080.

358 Number of U.S. mayors (representing 55 million Americans) who have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement pledging to meet or beat Kyoto goals in their communities.

0 Number of federal bills passed to cap America's global warming pollution.

1 Number of times President Bush has mentioned "climate change" or "global warming" in his previous six State of the Union speeches.

Fort Myers Best Dining Guide!

Fort Myers Dining Guide
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This is the most comprehensive resource for Fort Myers, Cape Coral,Captiva restaurants on the Internet today. We've created a truly unique dining experience with one goal in mind: to familiarize you with what each restaurant has to offer so you can make an informed decision about where you and your family, friends or business associates would like to dine.

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Joe 's Diner Naples FL

Joe's Diner "Happy Days"
AUG 2007

This is where HAPPY DAYS set the scene. This is a diner. A true American classic diner experience. And the food was wonderful, tasty, and very reasonably priced. If you are looking for fancy, you don't want a diner. But if you are looking for the diner experience, Joe's is a cut above the rest. The atmosphere was loud with lots of local color but I enjoyed every moment of it. The walls are filled with all sorts of wonderful memorabilia of Joe's history.

On a three-day stay, I found them on bestfortmyersdining.com, must admit, eat here three days!! I truly enjoyed the food, but health food this is not. And I was captivated by the atmosphere. But I traveled with two companions and only I eat at Joe's three days. The other two stayed committed to their healthier diets. But they tried it once and that is my advice to all. Joe's is a wonderful place with great food and friendly atmosphere so if you are in the area you should experience Joe's Diner at least once. I will check them next time for coupons on swfloridarewards.com.

Encore Naples FL

Paul Sturkey's Encore: "Great at the Encore!"
Aug 2007


The Fine Dining Restaurant in Naples includes American favorites such as Steaks, Pastas, Fish, Hearth Fired Pizzas, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches and more.Check them out on Bestnaplesdining.com. Tapas offerings at their Bar; and with a great healthy menu for children; they go out of their way to please their clients with any special diets or preparations. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone always check swfloridarewards.com to see if they are offering any coupons before you go.

Bubba's Roadhouse Cape Coral FL

Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon: "Great Florida Steak!!!!"
Aug 2006

If you are visiting Cape Coral, or live here check out bestfortmyersdining.com you have to go to Bubba's. The steak's are so good, along with the peanuts, and corn bread. You can also get some sea food that is great. It is great for the whole family, I went with my 2 little kids and they had a great kids menu also. Next time we will check out swfloridarewards.com
for Bubba's coupons.

La Fontanella Ristorante Bonita Springs FL

La Fontanella Ristorante "Great Italian food"
Jun 2006

My wife and I found this restaurant recommended in bestfortmyersdining.com, and figured we would give it a shot. The restaurant prides itself in Gourmet Italian Cuisine. It lives to its claim! The food was Great, the service was exceptional. It is located in a shopping plaza, but don’t let this discourage you in anyway; because the service, the food and the staff make up for the difference. Sometime during our meal, the owner of the restaurant would introduce himself and check on the service. Next time we will check if they are running any coupons in swfloridarewards.com.

Tropical Reef Naples FL

Tropical Reef "best fish in Naples!"
Apr 2007

I tell everyone about this place after I found it on bestnaplesdining.com! It is very small but ALWAYS busy. You'll want to make a reservation. Every time we have friends or family in town we always take them here, because it is truly the best food/seafood you'll ever have. The specialty, grouper, is insanely delicious. In the evening, they actually set up seating in the cheesecake store next-door to accomodate more guests. It felt a bit strange eating next to a cheesecake cooler, but it was worth it! The restaurant owner, who is the main chef, caters as well. It has taken the owner a few years to get this place off the ground, and it's finally gaining the popularity it deserves! A+
Note: check swfloridarewards.com to see if they have coupons for special occations.

Watermark Grille Naples FL

Watermark Grille "Fantastic Find."
Oct 2006

We visited twice recently and were more than delighted on both occasions. Our find on bestnaplesdining.com. While it's location is easy to find (on the US 41), The atmosphere, food and service more than make up for not being on the beach !
The Stuffed Mushroom starter is truly great. Fantasic seafood, prime rib, and one of the best NY strips I've ever tasted - all perfectly cooked. The Key Lime Pie is to die for, and all served by attentive but not pushy staff. We will check swfloridarewards.com for coupons next time FABULOUS, would definitely recommend a visit.

The Fish House Fort Myers Beach FL

The Fish House "Great seafood"
May 2007

This little place in Fort Myers Beach has great seafood we found it on bestswfloridadining.com. It doesn't look like much but don't let that deter you. They obviously spend their money on the food not the furnishings. Kind of worn around the edges but great food, great atmosphere and decent drinks. Great fried oysters. My husband got the fried grouper because it was the local fish and we wanted to taste the local white fish. Nothing to get too excited about. The coconut shrimp was great but not enough of them. I heard to check swfloridarewards.com for coupons next time.

Hoot's Marco Island FL

Hoot's "The breakfast"
May 2006

My friend and I stayed on Marco Island and we found this quaint place for breakfast on bestnaplesdining.com. The service was very friendly, fast and the menu had lots of variety to order from. The average breakfast plate price was $5-7 and they served lots of food next time we will check swfloridarewards.com for a coupon. When we return to Naples,Marco Island,Fort Myers area. we will definitely return again.

Veranda Fort Myers FL

Veranda "Wonderful for lunch"
May 2007

About every four months we drive from Sarasota down to Ft. Myers to meet friends at a half-way point for lunch. The destination is always the same since we found out about veranda on bestfortmyersdining.com, the Veranda restaurant is in Ft. Myers. The atmosphere is terrific, two very old buildings merged together, a restful garden setting outside. Inside, the service has always been good. The luncheon menu is a bit limited -- some soups and salads, a few sandwiches, a few "main course" items, plus desserts, but all of it very good. You don't feel at all rushed, though the service is good and attentive. On our last trip last week, one of the people in our party had crab cakes, which are always good; I had tilapia with crab meat on top, and that was superb. If you live in or near Ft. Myers, the Veranda is a great break from everyday activities, simply unwinding over a pleasant lunch; if you're a visitor, it's a wonderful respite from the beach scene. We did not find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com though we check every time.

Farmers Market Restaurant Fort Myers FL

Farmers Market Restaurant: "Farmers Market the best!"
Apr 2006

My husband and I eat at the Farmers Market at least once a week! We always check swfloridarewards.com for coupons after we found it on bestswfloridadining.com. They have great fried chicken and ham hocks.Understand that they close at 8pm every evening so they will run out of vegetables towards the end of the day but everything IS fresh. Why would generations of "old Fort Myers folks" still keep coming here and waiting in line at 12pm if it wasn't so good?

Enzo's Pizzeria & Italian Bonita Springs FL

Enzo's Pizzeria & Italian: "We'll go back!"
Jun 2007

Our first time at Enzo's was a very pleasant experience we found them on bestswfloridadining.com - attentive and personable server - and great food. We shared the fried calamari appetizer - nice and lightly battered. The veggie pizza was topped with loads of spinach, mushrooms, olives and peppers and has a delicious crust. Found the wine by glass price a little pricey, however check for coupons on swflrewards.com. This is a place we will definitely go back to for seconds! Bonita Springs has a real Gem!

Marek's Collier House Restaurant Marco Island FL

Marek's Collier House Restaurant: "Loved Marek's Restaurant"
Nov 2006

Discovered great restaurant on bestnaplesdining.com, a converted historical home, with excellent food prepared by the Chef/Owner - Marek's Collier House in Marco Island, Florida. You want to check for coupons on swfloridarewards.com
Great selection of fresh seafood all freshly prepared with local ingredients. The rack of lamb and steaks were very impressive too. Surprised to find such a fine restaurant with New York City standards in South West Florida.

Channel Mark Restaurant Fort Myers Beach FL

Channel Mark Restaurant: "Great view with food"
Mar 2007

We found Tims Place at Channel Mark Restaurant on San Carlos Island on www.bestfortmyersdining.com. We had our little dog with us. You can walk around the restaurant and eat on the outside patio by the water. Dolphins and Great Blue Herons are right there beside you. Great Pizza, Great Taco Salad, Nachos great, crispy fish fingers great. My husband said it was the best pizza he has had in a long time. Good service too.When we checked swfloridarewards.com they did not at the time have any special offer coupons to the public.

Tokyo Inn Marco Island FL

Tokyo Inn Japanese Steak House: "Pretty Tasty"
Sep 2006

My family loves this restaurant we found it on bestnaplesdining.com. The people there are very hard workers, and they give great service. Yes, they're Korean, and yes, so is the food, but Japan was actually quite involved in the history of the little country of Korea. Though many of the East Asians are quite nationalist, the Japanese and Koreans are actually quite closely involved. (I do understand that Japan tried, like other imperialistic countries, to conquer the little peninsula.We looked for a coupon on swfloridarewards.com and did not see one.

The food is pretty tasty. Not a five star restaurant, but it is much more affordable and its setting is quite relaxed. With a little work, some polish, and by raising the prices, it could be 5 star.

Cici's Pizza Cape Coral FL

Cici's Pizza "ALL YOU CAN EAT!"
JAN 2007
Cici's first opened in Plano, Texas, in 1985 and has since spread to locations throughout the Southeast and Midwest. We found ours here in Cape Coral on bestswfloridadining.com. Known for its one low, all-you-can eat price, the buffet-style restaurant boasts 16 different types of fresh pizza--from tomato and spinach Alfredo to zesty ham, barbecue and Sicilian deep-dish pies--as well as pasta, salad and desserts. Only 100 percent whole milk mozzarella is used and the sauces and dough are made fresh daily. I am not sure if they have any coupons in swfloridarewards.com but I would check anyways.

Smokey Bones BBQ Fort Myers FL

Smokey Bones BBQ & Sports Bar: "Really Great 'BBQ"
Jan 2007

Seeing this restaurant on bestswfloridadining.com and the crowded lot, we went for it and were very pleasantly surprised. GREAT smokey flavor, some of the best bar b cued beans ever, great service and good value we did not find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com though...we will go back. Lunch specials look good and the sides include black eyed peas and sweet potatos which is unusual too. Do not get detured by the lines it go's fast and we had a cold drink from the bar.

Pewter Mug Steak House Naples FL

Pewter Mug Steak House: "An Old Favorite"
Jun 2006

We've been going to this restaurant for over 2 years after we found it on bestnaplesdining.com, from the time it was a stopover on a two lane road from Miami to Sarasota it has been here. It's location is the same but the road system has changed. It is now on a 6 lane divided arterial. Food wise it has not changed much. It features a large, diverse and always fresh salad bar and beef is it's feature dish. I must say however that the rosemary chicken is awesome and one of my favorite dishes. We're not talking ruth's chris here but we are talking a solid steakhouse with a tradition and loyal following. We're locals so we always check on swfloridarewards.com for coupons. During the season it's difficult to get a seat. But, we make up for it during the off season.

Prime Time Steak & Spirits Englewood FL

Prime Time Steak & Spirits: "Is Englewoods Best"
Mar 2007
Have you heard from www.bestportcharlottedining,com. I recently attended the Sarasota Culinary Classic chefs competition at the Sarasota Yacht Club. 12 of the areas finest chefs were competing. They each had to make an app an entree and a dessert. they were judged in the kitchen by the American culinary Federation and also on taste and presentation. When the winners were annouced a Chef from Englewood won all three gold medals. It turned out his name was Richard Drumgool from Prime Time Steak and Spirits in Englewood.Ever since then we have been going to Prime Time to eat he truly is the best Chef Around. You never know when they will have a coupon on swfloridarewards.com so check often.