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August 2022

SWFL.io - Southwest Florida Regional News Website

Southwest Florida information aggregation platform with automated web scraping, data collection, and content curation systems.

About This Project

SWFL.io is a comprehensive information aggregation platform for Southwest Florida, automatically collecting and curating regional news, events, business listings, and community information from various sources.

Key Features:

  • Automated web scraping system
  • Multi-source content aggregation
  • Real-time data updates
  • Categorized content organization
  • Search and filtering
  • Geographic mapping integration
  • Event calendar
  • Business directory
  • Weather integration
  • Traffic updates
  • Email alerts for specific topics

Technical Implementation: Next.js frontend with Strapi CMS, Python-based web scraper running in Docker containers, and scheduled jobs for automatic updates. The scraper respects robots.txt and implements rate limiting for ethical data collection.

Community Impact: Provides a centralized source for regional information, helping residents and visitors stay informed about local events, news, and services.

Technologies Used

Next.js
Strapi
Python
Web Scraper
Docker
PostgreSQL
Celery
Redis

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