Southwest Florida Events - SWFL Spotlight

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.

Give Back

A Fort Myers Beach Tradition Rolls On: Inside the 68th Annual Shrimp Festival Parade

Thousands of spectators lined Estero Boulevard on March 7 for the 68th Annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival Parade, one of the island’s longest-running community traditions.

Under the Sun

Coconut Point Holiday Celebration Brings Tropical Parades, Live Entertainment, and a Community Tree Lighting to Estero

Families gathered at Coconut Point in Estero for a day of holiday fun featuring a tropical parade, live entertainment, vendors, Santa, and tree lighting.

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Inside Dog Dayz Costume Swap: Bringing Southwest Florida’s Dog Community Together

Dog lovers gathered at Dog Dayz Costume Swap in Bonita Springs for an afternoon of off-leash fun, costume trading, and community connection in Southwest Florida.

Classroom & Campus

My Autism Connection Culinary Workshop at FGCU Builds Skills, Confidence, and Community Connection

A culinary class at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Sugden Hall brought My Autism Connection participants together with Chef Rebecca for hands-on cooking instruction, skill-building, and meaningful community connection.

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Wooftop Fest Halloween Edition Brings Dog Costumes, Live Music, and Community to The Rooftop at Riverside

Wooftop Fest Halloween Edition brought pet owners, local vendors, and adoptable animals from the Naples Humane Society together at The Rooftop at Riverside for a night of costumes, live music, and community connection.

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Edison/Ford Fall Festival Brings History, Community, and Family Fun to Fort Myers

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosted their annual Fall Festival on October 18, 2025, bringing together local vendors, live music, kids activities, and the historic grounds of one of Fort Myers’ most iconic landmarks.

Arts & Beats

Downtown Fort Myers Transforms Into a Celebration of Latin Music and Community

A look inside Fort Myers’ first Latin Block Party at Downtown Social House, bringing music, dancing, and community energy to Southwest Florida.

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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.