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If you're playing the online dating game, you might be trying to find the best app to make it worth your while and this is the number one dating app in Florida.
Online dating can be a bit like playing a game of Russian roulette - you never know what you're going to get. But hey, that's what makes it exciting, right?
I feel like each app has its own personality. Tinder of course is known for hookups. Popular on college campuses and for those traveling out of town looking for a good time. Bumble is for the women who want control. They have had it with creepy men sliding into the DM's and want to take back the power. And FarmersOnly is well, for farmers. Other than those, I don't know too much about the online dating world to be honest. I tried Match back in the day, but it was like a full-time job that I wasn't getting any benefits from, so I gave that up about as quick as I signed up.
When it comes to the dating apps, my favorite part are the profile pictures. We've all seen them: the shirtless mirror selfies, the group photos where you can't tell who the person is, the dog/cat/hamster photos that make you wonder if they're trying to date you or their pet. But my personal favorite, especially in Florida, has to be the "holding a fish" photo. Why is this a thing? Because you HAD a great catch means you ARE a great catch?
If you're single in Florida and looking to mingle and are looking for the best dating app out there, or at least the most popular, I've got the answer. WhistleOut analyzed search data to find the most popular dating apps in every state. They didn't include Tinder because it's the most downloaded nationwide with over 950,000 downloads each month. So excluding Tinder, the team found in Florida the most popular dating app to be Bumble.
So work out those thumbs and get swipin'! There's love out there waiting for you!
Most Romantic Restaurants In Fort Myers Area
If you have not made reservations yet, you might be out of luck. However, it's always worth a phone call to see. Just in time for Valentine's Day here are a five of the most romantic restaurants in Fort Myers and the surrounding area. Going out to eat is an ages old way to begin a date night. Southwest Florida is full of amazing spots that offer great food, superb service, amazing hospitality, and finally, the ambiance that can seal the deal. If you know what I mean.
I wrote a story about romantic dining for USA Today's online travel outlet, 10Best sometime ago. I have to admit that I was a little sad to go back and read it. Several of the places listed in the article were destroyed or severely damage by Hurricane Ian on September 28th. Some might come back. However, others sadly wont. The list contains several restaurants on Southwest Florida's barrier islands. Of those listed, a couple have reopened.
Romantic restaurants in Fort Myers open since Hurricane Ian
Il Cielo is one of them. I drove by the Sanibel Island spot a few days ago and was happy to see cars in the parking lot.
In addition, there is Tarpon Lodge on the end of Pine Island. The spot has been a bit precarious to get to. However, the restaurant and the Inn are open and ready to receive guests. This is a great place to watch a sunset and stay overnight in an historic spot. It's old Florida at it's best.
Everyone has a different idea of romance, however, these are places that stand out in the traditional since. Here are the top five most romantic restaurants in Fort Myers area. The ones that are open in times for Valentines Day 2023.
Angelina's Ristorante
This award winning Italian restaurant is in Bonita Springs. There is a piano in the bar and some of the booths have ornate curtains you can close for the ultimate private dining experience.
The Veranda
This is a downtown Fort Myers institution. They still make Ceasar salads table side and have dessert cart capable of flambéing sweet ingredients. Fire, hot, romance, we get it...
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Chop's City Grill
The Bonita Springs location of Chop's (there is one in Naples too) recently underwent a million dollar renovation and it is gorgeous. The drinks are sexy and the food is fantastic. If the patio is open, there are twinkling bistro lights to set the mood.
Roadhouse Cafe
More like a supper club, but without the membership, this Fort Myers spot packs in who love both dinner an live music. It completes the senses.
Azure
This cozy European bistro in Fort Myers can be challenging to find but it is a gem. Classic dishes are presented classic form. The service is impeccable.
