AUGUST 25, 2025 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will celebrate the start of Fall classes with a Buc Block Party on Friday, Aug. 29, 3:30-7 p.m., at the FSW Suncoast Credit Union Arena, 13351 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. The public is invited to an evening filled with fun, food, and festivities. Support your local FSW campus and discover the valuable resources available to you.
The Buc Block Party will feature food, FSW giveaways, games and activities, and a special performance by FSW President Jeff Allbritten and the Salty Dogs band.
The Suncoast Credit Union Arena has enhanced security measures for all arena events including walk-through metal detectors and bag restrictions.
Guests are encouraged not to bring bags into the arena. This includes backpacks, purses, briefcases, duffle bags or coolers. Guests that choose to bring a bag will be able to bring in the following:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12”.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the Arena with one of the clear plastic bags. Small bags must not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Guests will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the arena. For a full list of prohibited items, visit https://www.fsw.edu/arena/plan/policies.
For more information about the Buc Block Party, visit https://fsw.presence.io/event/buc-block-party-featuring-the-salty-dogs.