Population growth across Lee and Collier counties continues to create demand for new dining options.

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SOURCES

• Restaurant Growth Follows Population Growth — SWFL Business Today — 2026-08-21
  https://swfloridabusinesstoday.com/

FGCU, the Mighty Mussels, Everblades, FC Naples and MLB spring training give the region varied sports coverage.

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SOURCES

• Southwest Florida Has a Deep Sports Footprint — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
  https://www.visitfortmyers.com/

Regional baseball, softball and soccer tournaments can turn sports complexes into tourism engines.

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SOURCES

• Youth Sports Drive Weekend Hotel Business — Lee County Sports — 2026-08-21
  https://www.leegov.com/sports

FC Naples adds professional soccer to Southwest Florida's expanding sports menu.

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• FC Naples Adds Professional Soccer — FC Naples — 2026-08-21
  https://www.fcnaples.com/

The Florida Everblades give the region a professional hockey presence at Hertz Arena.

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SOURCES

• Everblades Keep Hockey Alive in Southwest Florida — Florida Everblades — 2026-08-21
  https://www.floridaeverblades.com/

FGCU's Division I programs give Southwest Florida a college-sports identity across the academic year.

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• FGCU Gives the Region Division I Sports — FGCU Athletics — 2026-08-21
  https://fgcuathletics.com/

Hammond Stadium serves the Twins in spring and the Mighty Mussels during the Florida State League season.

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SOURCES

• Hammond Stadium Pulls Double Duty — Mighty Mussels — 2026-08-21
  https://www.mlb.com/milb/fort-myers

JetBlue Park remains one of Southwest Florida's most recognizable sports landmarks.

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SOURCES

• JetBlue Park Keeps the Red Sox Connection Alive — Lee County — 2026-08-21
  https://www.leegov.com/parks/athletics/jetblue

The Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox both conduct spring training in Fort Myers.

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SOURCES

• Spring Training Gives Fort Myers a Unique Baseball Identity — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
  https://www.visitfortmyers.com/

Punta Gorda Airport gives regional travelers another commercial-air option north of Fort Myers.

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SOURCES

• Punta Gorda Adds Another Airport Option — Punta Gorda Airport — 2026-08-21
  https://www.flypgd.com/