SWFL.io - Southwest Florida Regional News Website
Southwest Florida information aggregation platform with automated web scraping, data collection, and content curation systems.
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.
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