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This weekend in celebration of the Fourth of July, the night skies will be lit up with fireworks. But don’t let fireworks be the only sparks that fly in July. Your organization can spark creativity, create new campaigns and reach new audiences with the help of local advertising and media companies. Continue Reading

At SWFL Inc., we help businesses in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties promote their services, build strong relationships in the community and connect with new customers. Part of that means letting readers like you know about unique area businesses, like this group of seven in today’s Shop Local. Continue Reading

The future is looking bright in Southwest Florida, and it’s not because of the year-round sunshine. It’s because of local organizations and entrepreneurs that are working day in and day out to grow our region, literally and figuratively. Continue Reading

When local businesses win, we all win. At SWFL Inc., we are grateful to work with such a talented group of businesspeople daily. Local business’s success is our success, and the following businesses are not only thriving in Southwest Florida but helping other local businesses do the same. Continue Reading

It’s hard to believe we’re already more than halfway through May and summer will be here before you know it! With the kids out of school and our family and friends up north are ready for a much-needed vacation, there’s plenty of fun to be had locally in Southwest Florida. Continue Reading

Floridians have it good. We live a short distance from pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches, year-round sunshine, delicious restaurants and we never have to start our mornings by scraping ice off the windshield. If you’re looking to begin building your life here in Southwest Florida... Continue Reading

National Tourism Week is celebrated the first week of May. This year, it takes place from May 1st through May 7th, and reminds us of the importance of traveling and seeking escape from our normal lives. Lucky for Southwest Florida residents, paradise can be found literally in our backyards. Continue Reading

More than a billion people celebrate Earth Day each year, and the holiday reminds us to protect the planet from pollution and deforestation. Here are five ways we can celebrate Earth Day locally right here in Southwest Florida beyond just one day a year. Continue Reading

All big businesses start small. If you’re a business owner that’s looking to take your organization to the next level, there are several local advertising and media companies with the expertise to do exactly that. The following businesses have the know-how to get your business thriving. Continue Reading

Happy National Beer Day! April 7th is a reminder to raise a glass to the local restaurants and shopping destinations that call Southwest Florida home. Cheers to these local restaurants and shopping spots… Continue Reading

One thing in life we should never take for granted is our health. The same goes for the local healthcare heroes – we should not take them for granted in all stages of our community’s life and health cycle. Here’s a special shoutout to the local healthcare heroes that call Southwest Florida home. Continue Reading

Did you know that Southwest Florida’s population is projected to rise from 1.3 to 1.5 million by 2025? Local construction and engineering companies are working diligently to keep up with the influx of new residents and are working on some exciting projects right in our backyards. Continue Reading