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From Grooming Tables to Show Rings: Inside the 2025 AKC Dog Shows in Fort Myers
The Greater Naples Dog Club AKC Dog Shows transformed the Lee Civic Center into a weekend showcase of canine competition, handler precision, and community connection for dog enthusiasts across Southwest Florida.
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5,000 Attend Kiwanis KidsFest in Cape Coral for Family Fun and Community Connection
Kiwanis KidsFest brought 5,000 people to Cultural Park in Cape Coral for family activities, local groups, and community connection.
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Veterans Business Council Hosts Networking and Media Workshop for Veteran Business Owners at MelloD Designs
The Veterans Business Council brought veteran entrepreneurs from across Southwest Florida together at MelloD Designs studio for an evening of networking, community, and hands-on media education led by co-founder Lloyd Duhon.
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Inside Fort Myers Art Walk: Local Creativity Comes Alive in the River District
SWFL Spotlight attended the October 3, 2025 Fort Myers Art Walk, capturing local artists, live demonstrations, music, and downtown community energy.
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Inaugural Purple Color Run Raises Epilepsy Awareness in Fort Myers
Covered in purple powder and moving across the Edison Bridge, runners and families came together at Centennial Park for a meaningful 5K that supports epilepsy awareness across Southwest Florida.
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River District Music Walk Brings Live Music, Community, and a 20-Year Milestone to Downtown Fort Myers
The September 2025 River District Music Walk filled Downtown Fort Myers with live performances, walkable energy, and a mayoral proclamation honoring Downtown House of Pizza’s 20th anniversary.
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Inside the Rebel Riders Quarter Auction: A Fort Myers Community Rallies for Alex Johnson’s Family
A look inside the Fort Myers quarter auction hosted by Rebel Riders Charities to benefit Alex Johnson’s family and rally local support after loss.
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Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo Brings Three Days of Live Tattooing, Art, and Culture to Downtown Fort Myers
The Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo returned June 27-29, 2025, bringing more than 200 artists, vendors, and performers to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers for three days of live tattooing, art, and culture.
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