Running Races in Southwest Florida

Are you ready to compete in a local running race in Southwest Florida? There are two great races coming up this Saturday, July 31st. The second race in the Elite Event Series - The Eagle Lakes Extreme 5K Run and Walk, will be held at Eagle Lakes Community Park (11565 Tamiami Trail East) in Naples, and the Red Ribbon Family 5K Run and Walk, will be held at Cape Harbour (5703 Cape Harbour Drive) in Cape Coral. To register for the Eagle Lakes Extreme 5K Run and Walk, please visit: elite events or visit active to register for the Red Ribbon Family 5K Run and Walk. Participants can still register on race day beginning at 6:30am. Come on out and take part in and support our local road races, and have fun competing and achieving your personal best.

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Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
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Naples Jazz on the Gulf

Are you looking for a fun evening out with great entertainment and a fun venue? Then look no further than the Naples Beach Hotel's Jazz on the Gulf this coming Saturday, July 24 at 7pm. This evening features "Late Night Brass," a high-energy show band. The performance takes place on the lawn so bring your beach chairs, blanket and be prepared to arrive early to find a great spot. A complimentary shuttle will be available from Lowdermilk Park as parking can be a challenge. Please do not bring your own cooler or food. Concessions will be available selling food and beverages.

Upcoming performances are scheduled for Saturday August 28, "Mike MacArthur," a more traditional jazz saxophonist, Saturday September 18, "Denise Moore," a classic jazz singer. Both of these performances are scheduled to begin at 7pm. Come out an enjoy a great evening of jazz with family and friends.

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Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

2010 FIFA World Cup Final

The 2010 FIFA World Cup has without question had a number of exciting matches that have kept us all wanting more. Today's final Netherlands vs. Spain will be another fantastic match that features two teams that have never won the World Cup.

The Netherlands have been in the final before and it will be Spain's first appearance. These two teams should give everyone watching the match a lot to cheer about. Locally, in Southwest Florida at the Germain Arena, Fiesta Mundial is presented by Univision WUVF-CA 2/WDPX-LP 18, who will be showing the game on a massive screen at the stage end of the arena. The game starts at 2:30pm and tickets are available at the Germain Arena's T.I.B. Bank Box Office. Get ready for an exciting and competitive match between Netherlands and Spain.

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Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Pine Island's Mango Mania

Come out and enjoy the festivities at Mango Mania this weekend, at the German American Social Club, on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. There will be a mango tasting table, food and recipes, tropical plants and trees for sale, live bands, art and craft vendors and great tasting beverages made from mangoes. If you have not tasted or experienced the smooth and incredible sweet taste of a mango, plan on attending this great family event.

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Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Independence Day in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida offers a number of ways to take part in and celebrate the Fourth of July. Friday afternoon the Redneck Yacht Club opened for the holiday weekend and will offer entertainment and activities through the weekend. There are a number of Parades that are scheduled for Saturday around Southwest Florida. The City of Naples Parade is at 10am in downtown Naples, Star Spangled Bonita Parade at 9am along Old 41, Everglades City Parade at 10am ending at McLeod Park, San Carlos Park Celebration and Parade beginning at 8:30am at Three Oaks Community Park, Sanibel Parade at 9:30am starting at Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle, Ft Myers Beach Parade at 1pm on Sunday that starts at Topps Supermarket and proceeds North on Estero Boulevard to Times Square.

Events and entertainment are also scheduled on Saturday at Miromar Outlets in Estero, in Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda and at The Miracle Game Saturday evening at Hammond Stadium-Lee County Sports Complex. Fireworks can be seen Saturday evening at Miromar Outlets in Estero, at the Miracle game when they play the St. Lucie Mets at 7:05pm and at Everglades City in McLeod Park. On Sunday, there are a number of locations that will be hosting fireworks for your Independence Day Celebration. Fireworks can be seen at the Naples City Pier, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Punta Gorda, and Marco Island.

If you want to get a jump on your holiday celebrations you can take part in two great running races in Southwest Florida over the weekend. Lehigh Acres is hosting a 4 miler and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run at 7:30am on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 55 Homestead Road, and The Gulf Coast Runners in Naples, is hosting The 32nd Annual Firecracker 5K at 7am on Sunday, sponsored by Moe's Southwest Grill at 13490 9th Street North (US41). To register for the Lehigh Race visit Fort Myers Track Club and to register for the Race in Naples visit Gulf Coast Runners.

To enjoy all the fun events in Southwest Florida, with family and friends remember to visit us on a regular basis. Have an awesome 4th of July weekend!


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Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com