Shopping in Cypress Lake

Cell phones, iPhones, and computers wiggle gleefully into Wireless Paradise's array of protective gear and functionality-enhancing accessories. Extended batteries keep devices from losing their juice, and a rainbow of protective cases allows phones to survive their spiritual journeys down flights of concrete stairs. Shoppers browse cable-festooned bouquets of electronics, which outfit iPads and other tablets with docks, screen protectors, and cases in an online shop and a brick-and-mortar location.

Stacks of neatly folded denim line Original Stitch Boutique’s custom-built white shelves, their tags bearing the insignia of coveted brands such as AG Jeans and Hudson. A cursory glance around the store reveals that the jeans are not the only items hand-selected from top designers; the boutique’s timeless apparel and accessories for men and women include selections from David Lerner, Ben Sherman, and other hot names based around the world.

Along with its rotating selection of runway-inspired looks—many of which adorn mannequins posing in window displays or working in the back office—the boutique carries handmade jewelry and vintage fashion pieces that invoke the elegant trends of past eras. Victorian-style armchairs call to mind the same age-old sophistication, politely holding purchases while customers peruse the racks of watches, bracelets, and button-down shirts.

For more than 40 years, this family-owned and operated nursery has been greening Lee and Collier counties with landscaping services and more than 100 different species of plants and trees. The green-thumbed staff gussies up gardens and yards with services ranging from tree trimming and stump removal to irrigation and flamingo rustling. DIY-leaning visitors swing by to peruse the verdant selection of palms, hardwoods, and fruit trees, as well as decorative items such as fountains, Mexican pottery, and wind chimes.