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The people rebuilding our waterways, feeding our neighbors, and turning up on Saturday mornings with shovels and thermoses. The quiet work that keeps SWFL going.
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Inside Pride SWFL 2026: Downtown Fort Myers Celebrates Community, Visibility, and Inclusion
SWFL Pride 2026 brought thousands to Downtown Fort Myers for a vibrant celebration of community, visibility, and LGBTQ+ pride in 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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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…
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