Remember when you had to blow on a game cartridge to make it work? Or when finding that one action figure you wanted meant actually going to the store and hoping they had it in stock? The SWFL Retro Show is happening on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Fort Myers, and if any of that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this. More than fifty vendors are bringing vintage video games, classic toys, comic books, vinyl records, and all the stuff you used to beg your parents for. Admission is five bucks, kids get in free, and parking won’t cost you anything.
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PokeKon Fest comes to Sarasota on February 7th, 2026 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Voice actor Michael Haigney (Blastoise, Charmander, Snorlax) appears. Exhibitors with Pokemon candy, toys, TCG cards, artwork, and more from 10am to 5pm. $20 admission, kids 11 and under free. Free parking.
SSA+S Toracon hosts its final event after 15 years on January 31st, 2026 at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. Anime, gaming, and comic convention from 11am to 2pm featuring cosplay contest, gaming tournaments, martial arts demos, maid cafe, vendors, and raffle. Family-friendly celebration at 717 Central Ave, Sarasota, Florida.
Comic-Con The Cruise sets sail January 30 – February 3, 2026 from Tampa to Nassau on Celebrity Constellation. Four nights celebrating 25 years of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter with guests Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Jason Isaacs, and more. Interactive panels, themed parties, Artists’ Alley, and autograph sessions. Use code “final” for up to $400 off.




