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239 Fest in Cape Coral: A Punk, Ska, and Reggae Celebration Returns

239 Fest in Cape Coral: A Punk, Ska, and Reggae Celebration Returns

Get ready, Cape Coral! After a weather-induced hiatus, the 239 Fest is making its highly anticipated return to downtown Cape Coral at Rack’em Spirits & Times on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, 2025. This free, two-day music festival promises an electrifying showcase of local and regional punk, ska, and reggae bands, featuring both …

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Naples Fashion Week: A Celebration of Style and Elegance in Southwest Florida

Naples Fashion Week: A Celebration of Style and Elegance in Southwest Florida

Naples Fashion Week is the pinnacle of the city’s fashion and cultural calendar, drawing designers, fashion enthusiasts, and industry insiders to the beautiful Gulf Coast. Scheduled for March 6-9, 2025, this glamorous event showcases emerging talents and renowned designers while celebrating Naples’ reputation as a hub for sophistication and style. Whether you’re a fashion aficionado …

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Marco Island Arts & Crafts Fairs: Celebrating Local Talent and Creativity

Marco Island Arts & Crafts Fairs: Celebrating Local Talent and Creativity

Experience the vibrant arts scene of Marco Island at the Marco Island Arts & Crafts Fairs, a beloved series of events held on the spacious grounds of the Marco Island Center for the Arts. With multiple weekends dedicated to showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, these fairs highlight the best of local and regional talent, offering a must-see …

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Trump movement is divided over H-1B visas. Do they hurt Florida workers?

Trump movement is divided over H-1B visas. Do they hurt Florida workers?

Ten years after being laid off from Disney, Leo Perrero still views a visa program for skilled international workers as deeply flawed, blaming it for disrupting his information technology career and putting him in the unsettling position of having to train his foreign replacement.

“The whole thing is just a terrible scam on Americans,” said Perrero, who eventually was able to rebound and find another job in IT.

After his layoff in 2015, the Central Florida resident met with a then-sympathetic Donald Trump, spoke on the issue at Trump rallies, testified to Congress and shared his story on “60 Minutes.”

Despite that national attention, Perrero says politicians haven’t fixed critical loopholes in the H-1B visa program — which a decade later is the subject of fierce debate that has divided members of Trump’s MAGA movement as he prepares for his second term in the White House with vows to crack down swiftly on immigration abuses.

High-profile Trump supporters like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say H-1B visas are vital for America’s economic success, helping attract the world’s top talent and putting the United States ahead globally. The program allows companies and institutions to bring in educated foreign professionals for “specialty” occupations that are hard to fill with U.S. workers. read more

Nude Nocturne: Embody – A One-of-a-Kind Art Celebration in Fort Myers

Nude Nocturne: Embody – A One-of-a-Kind Art Celebration in Fort Myers

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