What’s Hot in Southwest Florida
Stirring Cocktails
Add some color and fun to your beverages. Whether it’s for iced tea or gin and tonic, the flamingo drink stirrers in different lengths fit almost any glass. Additional colors and tropical designs available. $16-$24 for a set of six californialustre.etsy.com
CoolBag Beach Bag
CoolBag accommodates your extras while on the go. With PVC backing, it even provides protection from the sun. The padded handles and backpack straps are comfortable, and the heavy-duty locking system and zipper combination offer secure functionality. $123 coolbag.com
Hydration Help
Staying hydrated is easy with this sexy-shaped bottle from Trudeau. The leak-proof lid even comes with a flexible straw for fast access. Double-wall insulation keeps your beverage cool while preventing condensation. A portion of sales benefits br east cancer research. $17.99 trudeau.com
Jewelry Delivery
Accessories are an exclamation point to a woman’s outfit. So skip the department store and have them delivered to your door by Cate & Chloe VIP. This monthly subscription box contains fashion jewelry based on your style profile. Extra goodies included. $19.99-$204 vip.cateandchloe.com
Charming Charger
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Macaron smartphone charger is not only shaped like the worldfamous dessert, it’s also decorated with motivational messages. Never run out of battery power. A portion of sales benefits the Children's Organ Transplant Association. $23.99 ritzique.com
Best Beach Blanket
An innovative beach blanket, the Tillow is a removable contoured foam pillow, a camouflaged and water-resistant storage pocket, a touchscreen pocket for your smartphone. Adjustable strap secures to any lounge chair. $35.99 thetillow.com
Love Notes
Put a smile on everyone’s face with KindNotes. Right on time for Valentine’s Day, this thoughtful gift comes in a keepsake jar that is filled with pre-printed messages on love, friendship, inspiration and more. Or create your own. $34-$37.95 kindnotes.com
3-D Designs
Original Penguin swimtrunks come with 3-D glasses to make the movie image print pop. Printed with cinematic elements in vibrant red and blue to create a bold statement. $79 originalpenguin.com
Fresh and Clean
It’s not always easy to keep fresh on the go. Speakeasy teeth, lip and mouth wipes from Savvy Travelers remove coffee and wine residue, leaving behind kissable flavors. Biodegradable, compostable and easy to stash in your purse. $10 for 10 wipes savvytravelers.com shop.nordstrom.com/c/savvy-traveler
Vino on the Go
It’s like a growler for wine. The sleek VINE holds a full bottle of wine, keeping its proper temperature and flavors, while eliminating breakage at the beach or pool. Includes filling funnel and cleaning brush. $34.95 ecovessel.com
Tribal Tote
Weighing just 5 ounces and folding into the size of a small book, the Tribal Beat Reversible Tote is perfect for travel, outdoor activities and workouts. Delicate but durable, this water-resistant bag holds over 40 pounds. Two unique looks, reversible design. $36 mixtstudio.com
The Silky Skinny
Standout in this red silk knit tie from Spectre & Co. Handmade, only 2.5 inches wide, adding not only the perfect pop of color, but interesting texture as well. $45 shopspectre.com