Welcome to the Gatorhood!

There’s nothing quite like the start of football season - and the Southwest Florida Gator Club kicked things off in a big way with our annual Welcome to the Gatorhood event!

More than 100 Gators and friends joined us at Glory Days Grill of Fort Myers to reconnect, meet new faces, and get ready for another incredible season of Florida football. The event raised more than $1,200 to support the Southwest Florida Gator Club and our scholarship efforts, while also welcoming several new members into the club - including new alumni joining the Gator Nation right here in Southwest Florida.

Events like Welcome to the Gatorhood are all about building community. Whether you just graduated, recently moved to the area, or have been cheering for the Gators for decades, the SWFL Gator Club is a great way to connect with fellow alumni, fans, and friends throughout the year.

Not a member yet? Join the SWFL Gator Club and become part of our growing local Gator community. Membership helps support our programming, scholarships, and events while keeping you connected to Gators across Southwest Florida. Click here for more information!

A special thank you to Glory Days Grill of Fort Myers for hosting us and helping make the event such a great success.

And the fun doesn’t stop with kickoff weekend! The SWFL Gator Club will host watch parties for every Florida football game this season - home or away. If you’re looking for a fun place to watch the Gators with fellow fans, we’d love to have you join us.

Watch party details will be updated on our Events page as kickoff times become available, so be sure to check back throughout the season.

Here’s to another great year of Gator football, new friendships, and plenty of orange and blue in Southwest Florida.

Go Gators!