BEST OF 2026
Florida Weekly’s annual celebration of the wonderfully weird and wildly delightful parts of life in Southwest Florida. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the heartfelt to the hilarious, these are the things that make this paradise such a fascinating place to call home.
Sure, we give a nod to the folks who help keep the lights on — our advertisers get their moment in the sun, and rightfully so. But the heart of The Flamingos lies in what truly captivates us: the stories, spots and people that stir up laughter, curiosity and pride across our community.
To see all of the “BEST OF 2026” stories, click here, or find the e-edition by clicking here.
Best contributing writers:
Kelly J. Farrell, Ron Hayes, Kelly K. Henry, Jennifer Huber, Bob Massey, Johnathan Minehan, Garry Overbey, Gretel Sarmiento and Kristin Voit