Tag: SWFL Spotlight
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How Thank My Barber Combines Grooming, Mentorship, and Community in Downtown Fort Myers
Inside the MelloD Designs production studio, Lloyd Duhon sat down with Nick Romero, founder of Thank My Barber, to talk about entrepreneurship, mentorship, and why he believes the barbershop can still change lives in a digital world.
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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.
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From Apparel Executive to Creative Strategist: The Story Behind Twang Design Studio
Meet C. Robert Brown, founder of Twang Design Studio, and learn how this Southwest Florida brand strategist is helping local businesses build identities that are authentic, consistent, and built to last.
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How Jamie Mammarelli Built Barkyard and Tap in Southwest Florida
Meet Jamie Mammarelli, Army veteran and founder of Barkyard and Tap, and learn how she is building Southwest Florida’s first dog-friendly social hub from the ground up.
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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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Pincher’s Stone Crab Festival Naples Returns for Its 15th Year with Seafood, Live Music, and Waterfront Celebration
The 15th Annual Stone Crab Festival brought seafood, live music, and community celebration to the Naples waterfront at Tin City on October 24, 2025.
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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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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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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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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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