:root {
    /* Modern Color Palette */
    --primary: #FF6B6B;
    --primary-dark: #E63946;
    --primary-light: #FFB3B3;
    --secondary: #4ECDC4;
    --secondary-dark: #45B7B8;
    --accent: #FFE66D;
    --accent-dark: #FFC048;

    /* Enhanced Gray Scale */
    --gray-900: #1A1A1A;
    --gray-800: #2D2D2D;
    --gray-700: #404040;
    --gray-600: #666666;
    --gray-500: #808080;
    --gray-400: #A0A0A0;
    --gray-300: #C0C0C0;
    --gray-200: #E0E0E0;
    --gray-100: #F5F5F5;
    --gray-50: #FAFAFA;

    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-secondary: #F8F9FA;
    --bg-tertiary: #F1F3F4;
    --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    --bg-gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-primary: var(--gray-900);
    --text-secondary: var(--gray-700);
    --text-muted: var(--gray-500);
    --text-light: var(--gray-400);

    /* Border & Shadow */
    --border-color: var(--gray-200);
    --border-radius: 12px;
    --border-radius-sm: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 16px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
}

/* Ultra-Attractive Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F5C45 0%, #1A4130 50%, #0F2A1F 100%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ffffff, #e8f5e8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.75rem);
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
}

.stat::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stat__number {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ffffff, #a8d8a8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stat__label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Ultra-Enhanced Search Container */
.search-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    z-index: 10;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--gray-800);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Search Icon Enhancement */
.search-container::before {
    content: '🔍';
    position: absolute;
    right: 2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero Actions with Modern Styling */
.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f0f8f0);
    color: #2F5C45;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: #1A4130;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #e8f5e8);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Featured Businesses Slider */
.featured-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    padding: 0 4rem; /* Extra padding for external buttons */
    position: relative;
}

.featured-section__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.featured-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin: 0 1rem; /* Space for external buttons */
}

.featured-slider__container {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-slider__slide {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
}

.featured-slider__slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.featured-slider__slide--featured {
    border: 3px solid #FFD700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFA500);
    color: #000;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-slide__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.featured-slider__slide:hover .featured-slide__image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-slide__content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-slide__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.featured-slide__description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-slide__categories {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.featured-slide__category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--bg-gradient);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Slider Navigation - Positioned Outside */
.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.slider-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.slider-nav--prev {
    left: 0; /* Positioned at the edge of the section */
}

.slider-nav--next {
    right: 0; /* Positioned at the edge of the section */
}

.slider-nav:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: var(--gray-300);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.slider-nav:disabled:hover {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    border-color: var(--gray-300);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gray-300);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
/* Responsive Design for Featured Slider */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .featured-section {
        padding: 0 3.5rem; /* Adjusted for external buttons */
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .featured-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
    }

    .slider-nav {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--prev {
        left: 0.5rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--next {
        right: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .featured-section {
        padding: 0 3rem; /* Adjusted for external buttons */
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .featured-section__title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .featured-slider {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .featured-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 250px;
    }

    .featured-slide__image {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .featured-slide__content {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .featured-slide__title {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .slider-nav {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--prev {
        left: 0.25rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--next {
        right: 0.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .featured-section {
        padding: 0 2.5rem; /* Adjusted for external buttons */
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-section__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .featured-slider {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .featured-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 220px;
    }

    .featured-slide__image {
        height: 140px;
    }

    .featured-slide__content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .featured-slide__title {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .featured-slide__description {
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    }

    .slider-nav {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--prev {
        left: 0.125rem;
    }

    .slider-nav--next {
        right: 0.125rem;
    }

    .slider-dots {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .slider-dot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
    }
}

/* Upcoming Events Slider - Ultra Compact */
.events-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.events-section__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.events-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

.events-slider__container {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.events-slider__slide {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.events-slider__slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

..events-slide__date-block {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.events-slide__day {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.events-slide__month {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.events-slide__content {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.events-slide__title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.events-slide__meta {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.events-slide__time {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.events-slide__time svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.events-slide__category {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    padding: 0.125rem 0.375rem;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
}

/* Events Navigation - Same style as featured slider */
.events-slider .slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.events-slider .slider-nav:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.events-slider .slider-nav--prev {
    left: 0;
}

.events-slider .slider-nav--next {
    right: 0;
}

.events-slider .slider-nav:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-color: var(--gray-300);
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.events-slider .slider-nav:disabled:hover {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    border-color: var(--gray-300);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
/* Responsive Design for Events Slider */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .events-section {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .events-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 200px;
        height: 100px;
    }

    .events-slide__date-block {
        min-width: 50px;
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }

    .events-slide__day {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .events-slide__content {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }

    .events-slider .slider-nav {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .events-section {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .events-section__title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .events-slider {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }

    .events-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 180px;
        height: 90px;
    }

    .events-slide__date-block {
        min-width: 45px;
        padding: 0.375rem;
    }

    .events-slide__day {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .events-slide__month {
        font-size: 0.625rem;
    }

    .events-slide__content {
        padding: 0.375rem;
    }

    .events-slide__title {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .events-slide__meta {
        font-size: 0.625rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .events-section {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .events-section__title {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .events-slider {
        padding: 0.25rem;
    }

    .events-slider__slide {
        flex: 0 0 160px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    .events-slide__date-block {
        min-width: 40px;
        padding: 0.25rem;
    }

    .events-slide__day {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }

    .events-slide__month {
        font-size: 0.5625rem;
    }

    .events-slide__content {
        padding: 0.25rem;
    }

    .events-slide__title {
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    }

    .events-slide__meta {
        font-size: 0.5625rem;
        gap: 0.25rem;
    }

    .events-slider .slider-nav {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.6875rem;
    }
}