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.

Michelbob's Ribs Marco Island FL

Michelbob's Ribs: "Excellent Ribs"
Jun 2007

The front desk guy turned us on to bestnaplesdining.com and swfloridarewards for coupons.Been there each time we go to Marco now that we found it. A nice change from the seafood we eat all the time and a fun family meal. We are going next week to Marco and will go again. Try the combination plate I recommend it!

House Of Prime Rodizio Grill Port Charlotte FL

House Of Prime Rodizio Grill "Fabulous Brazilian Rodizio in Port Charlotte"
April 2007
What a find on bestportcharlottedining.com we have used bestcitydining.com before when we lived in chiago IL and are aways glad when it just keeps working time after time.
Incredibly delicious roasted meats and fish with appetizer buffet featuring over 25 choices all for $18 per person. You can't go wrong with the selection but the place was vary busy and we had to wait for a short while for the drinks but vary worth it. We love this place. should have checked the swfloridarewards.com for coupons, Will next time.

BrickTop's Naples FL

BrickTop's "The Great New Place"
Jan 2007
We were new to the area and discovered Bricktop's on bestnaplesdining.com after using bestcitydining.com in other cities. The interior features a sleek modern yet club-like feel, with a varied menu, daily specials and a friendly, knowledgable and efficient waitstaff who add to your dining pleasure. Check to see If they are running any coupons on swfloridarewards.com before you leave the house. Try the lobster bisque is awesome and salads for a light lunch, or chose from any pick of sandwiches (my wife loves the Roast beef French dip) or entree's including great ribs and flatbread specialties.Based on what we've seen in our two visits this place will only get busier.

Golden Corral Punta Gorda FL

Golden Corral "The Real Thing"
Apr 2007

A great find on bestpotcharlottedining.com, super food and great people, what more could anybody want.Nothing but good, except that I wish I could eat there more than the once a week which I am now doing. I look forward to every visit at the golden corral with my wife and mother-in-law. Although I'd like to lose a few pounds, I believe I'm addicted to your scrumptious fried chicken, don't ever change it. Excellent food presentation, always quite clean, and the best variety in Charlotte county now If they could run a coupon in swfloridarewards.com I'd be in heaven.

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill Fort Myers Beach FL

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: "Best Blackened Grouper
Dec 2006

Four of us went to Parrot Key as first timers after finding them on bestfortmyersdining.com.......and the food was great! We went back a few nights later and just enjoyed this place immensely. I had the blackened grouper both times and it was great. We all ordered drinks with those little umbrellas in them.....a Florida trait! We were told to check swfloridarewards.com for coupons.

Cantina Laredo Fort Myers FL

Cantina Laredo: "Great food"
Apr 2007

This is an upscale Mexican Restaurant we found on bestfortmyersdining.com. Lovely decor, wonderful bar area. They do not take reservations, so often you must wait quite a while. The guacamole prepared at the table is fantastic. I have eaten there several times and all of the sauces, i.e. rachero, tomatillo, etc. are very tasty. While it is a bit expensive for Mexican, it is worth the price. We check often to see if they have coupons on swfloridarewards.com

Captain's Table Punta Gorda FL

Captain's Table has shrugged off Hurricane Charley" SW Ontario Aug 2006

Ever since Friday the 13th, August 2004, when a force 4 hurricane devastated Punta Gorda, locals adopted a new motto: "Hurricane Charley is nature's way of telling you it's time to re-decorate". We found this great restaurant on bestportcharlottedining.com What a find! The Captain's Table, heavily damaged by the storm, has taken that motto to heart. It has rebounded wtih style, and added a new deck for diners who prefer open air eating - or who want to smoke. The menu is largely unchanged from "pre-Charley", with an emphasis on seafood. The restaurant still provides the best panoramic views of Charlotte Harbor available on the Peace River. The premium paid for those views is fairly high, as all menu items are priced $5 higher than you might expect at a restaurant without the scenic setting. We did not find a coupon on the swfloridarewards.com However, the service is usually exemplary, and this restaurant is recommended for special occasions. Try the lobster ravioli in mushroom brandy sauce!

Old Naples Pub Naples FL

Old Naples Pub: "Love it! Quaint, lovely, historic.. would return some day if possible. Chicago Illinois May 2006
Found it on the bestnaplesdining.com site Love it! Quaint, lovely, historic.. will return some day if possible! No mixed drinks--beer or wine only.. not too expensive and the food tasted and smelled great. Was not able to find a coupon on the swfloridarewards.com maybe next time. The old piano was neat and the gentleman playing it was very talented--loved it!

Toucan Grille Bonita Springs FL

Toucan Grille: "One of our favorites" Naples, Florida Feb 2007

My husband and I had heard great things about this Restaurant on bestnaplesdining.com so we decided to try it on a date night thanks bestcitydining.com. The atmosphere is perfect for any occassion - a special night out or just a casual dinner in bonita springs. The food and service are superb! We had coconut shrimp for appetizer - the best either of us had ever tasted! It is something they are known for evidently, and rightfully so. The salads were delicious and the food was excellent. My husband had a steak and raved about the tenderness and flavor. I had fish which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The one suggestion I have is not to go for the rice, but get the potatoes. The rice wasn't bad, but the potatoes were better. We received very good service, from the management and experienced wait staff. Also, the dinner for two cost about $50 - no alcoholic drinks, but we did share the appetizer. We will definitely go back. could not find a coupon on the swfloridarewards hope they have a coupon in the summer!

The Fish House Fort Myers Beach, FL

The Fish House: "Best Seafood Meal in Ft Myers!" Albany NY Apr 2007

The Fish House served our family the best quality seafood meal during our week long stay in Ft Myers we found them on bestfortmyersdining.com the week after Easter. We ate at fancier restaurants in Ft Myers and Naples, but none nearly as good. The restaurant is not fancy...very laid back and you can eat inside or on one of the large covered screended porches. Great for kids...and they give them a frisbee as a souvenier. We went there so much I wish I would have had a coupon on that site swfloridarewards but they are so good I guess they do not have to give restaurant coupons i guess. Selection was huge, food was hot and delicious. It is also very hard to find (so many locals know about it, but so many tourists). Fish House is buried behind the back of plaza on the right on bonita beach Rd. But well worth finding!

Watermark Grille Naples FL

Watermark Grille: "Terrific Restaurant", Naples, FL Feb 2006

Thank God For bestswfloridadining.com we have used best city dining before. we found the Watermark Grille and is one of the best restaurants I have been to in Naples. It's creative atmosphere (which can, at times, be loud) is certainly an experience. I found them on the bestnaplesdining.com I recommend the Saganaki as an appetizer, which for those that don't know: picture a dish of hot melted cheese, then picture the waiter pouring some ouzo onto it and lighting the cheese on fire. The waiter/waitress usually warns the people around your table that there will be a flame, and even if they do, some people still jump from the tall flame.As for the main entree's, the steak is good but not a specialty, and some of the other traditional land-lover foods are acceptable. However, the specialty fish is truly incredible. The stuffed grouper is phenominal, especially with the sauce they provide. I only hoped they had a coupon in the swfloridarewards.