Floresta Esporte Clube, commonly known as Floresta CE, is a football club from Fortaleza, Ceará, currently playing in the Brazilian Série C, the national third division. The club's full name is Floresta Esporte Clube, and they host matches at the Presidente Vargas stadium. Founded in 1954, the team's colors are green and white. The club's identity is tied to the Floresta neighborhood in Fortaleza, from which it draws its name and core support. For much of its existence, Floresta was a mainstay in the state championships, achieving its greatest success in recent years by winning the Campeonato Cearense second division and earning promotion to the state's top flight. Their landmark achievement was securing a place in the national Série C for the first time, marking a new chapter in their history. The current squad is built on a mix of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters, aiming to establish the club as a solid Série C entity. The club enjoys growing support from its local community, symbolizing grassroots ambition. Floresta CE is on an upward trajectory, looking to cement its status in the national league system.