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It’s time to put on your best tux and try your luck at this year’s ‘Casino Royale.’ It’s the signature fundraising event for the Animal Refuge Center, Southwest Florida’s largest no-kill shelter. It’s being held July 6th at 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs. Tickets are $75. To purchase head to animalrefugecenter.com.

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