This group serves all the beekeepers (hobbyist, sideliners, commercial, polinators, etc.) located in SouthWest Florida and is a networking outreach for the Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida (a sub-chapter of the Florida Beekeepers Association). Members of this Yahoo Group are encouraged to join their applicable local and state associations, and also join applicable Yahoo Groups such as this group for Southwest Florida. The purpose of this group is sharing of modern beekeeping knowledge through use of message posts and photo uploads to assist, improve, and/or reinforce good beekeeping practices for our area.