Arts & beats.
The creative pulse of SWFL — from First Street art walks to Cape Coral stages to the studios where it all starts. We spend time with the makers, not just the marquees.
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Oktoberfest Cape Coral 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Culture, Community, and Tradition
Oktoberfest Cape Coral 2025 brought nearly 40,000 visitors together for German food, music, culture, and community tradition.
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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…
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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…
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