FSW unveils new arena

SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida SouthWestern State College officially opened the new on-campus Suncoast Credit Union Arena Tuesday.

The FSW women’s basketball team plays Hillsborough Community College at 6 p.m. while the men’s team takes on Broward College at 8 p.m.

The arena is also designed to play host to entertainment events.

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