Living along Southwest Florida’s pristine waterways comes with incredible rewards — stunning views, direct water access, and the natural beauty of thriving coastal ecosystems that include Mangrove Trees. If you own property in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, or Fort Myers Beach (or any part of Southwest Florida), chances are your shoreline features these magnificent trees, nature’s own coastal guardians that protect your property while supporting marine life. But what happens when these vital trees fall victim to disease? Understanding mangrove health, particularly threats like Mangrove CNP (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides), could be the difference between maintaining your property’s value and watching your