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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Annette's Beach Book Nook, a cherished local bookstore in Fort Myers Beach, successfully reopened more than two years after Hurricane Ian's destruction, thanks to extensive community and donor support, including thousands of book donations.  Florida Weekly

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 70-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving two other vehicles on U.S. 41 in Lee County, Florida.  WINK News
  • An employee was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in the stockroom of Bass Pro Shops in Fort Myers, with an investigation currently underway.  NBC2

CULTURE NEWS

  • Lifelong friends Karen Hurst and Cathy Goodacre Smith recount their experiences growing up on Fort Myers Beach in the 1950s and 1960s, sharing memories of their community, school, and adventures.  WGCU

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Florida Gulf Coast University's PGA Golf Management program, unique in Florida, equips students for diverse careers in the golf industry with both theoretical education and practical experiences like club repair and swing technique analysis.  NBC2

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University are exploring natural strategies like utilizing plant species to combat the rapidly increasing coastal erosion in Southwest Florida, aiming to protect the region's coastlines and communities.  WGCU

EVENTS

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  • Fleetwood Mach: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    Experience an evening dedicated to the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac with all their greatest hits performed live.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Annual Community Shred Day to Support United Way

    The event offers a secure opportunity to shred sensitive documents while encouraging donations to the United Way, providing a community service and benefitting local charity efforts.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • 5th Annual Run for The Youth 5K

    The event is a 5K run taking place at Lakes Regional Park to support the Sheriff's Youth Activities League in Lee County, Florida.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Acoustic Rushmore Tribute by Anton Doran

    Experience an evening of classic hits with tributes to James Taylor and songs from America at Ter-Tini's in Fort Myers.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Elf the Musical Jr - A Homeschool Production

    This musical follows Buddy, a young orphan raised at the North Pole, as he journeys to New York City to find his birth father and share the true spirit of Christmas.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Kim Weitkamp - Storytelling Performance

    Award-winning storyteller Kim Weitkamp shares her high-energy and heartfelt artistry through performance at the FGCU Art Galleries.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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  • Kim Weitkamp: Exploring Compassion and Kindness Through Storytelling

    Award-winning storyteller Kim Weitkamp shares her journey and the transformative power of storytelling in a heartfelt performance at FGCU Art Galleries.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Steve Miller and Doobie Brothers Tribute Concert

    Enjoy an evening featuring classic hits from Steve Miller and The Doobie Brothers in a tribute show at Ter-Tini's.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • Fort Myers Pet Portrait Painting Event

    The Fort Myers Paint Your Pet event invites pet lovers to create their own pet portraits, emphasizing a fun and creative experience without bringing their pets.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • February Arts and Crafts Fair at Sanibel Community House

    This indoor event features a variety of fine art, handcrafted items, holiday gifts, jewelry, and baked goods, all with free admission.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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