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Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jingle waited 777 days at Cape Coral Animal Shelter while battling severe skin allergies and has now been adopted by a family that will split his time between Cape Coral and Michigan. WINK News helped connect the dog with his new home, and shelter staff celebrated his long-awaited move. WINK News
- ➤ The SWFL Wine & Food Fest live auction at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa on Saturday, Feb. 28 raised a record $3 million for a new center for children & families with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Lee Health’s Golisano Children’s Hospital. The News-Press
- ➤ Meals of Hope unveiled its new 9,000 sqft facility today to boost 15 food pantries across Collier and Lee counties, helping serve roughly 4,000 families — volunteer support remains key for continued operations. WINK News
- ➤ Community Cooperative will host its 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the service garages of Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers (with over 750 guests expected) to raise funds for local hunger-fighting programs. Cape Coral Breeze
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aroma Joe’s Cape Coral is hosting its grand opening at 4320 Del Prado Blvd. S. starting Monday, March 2, with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. and a weeklong promotion that includes free drinks and a drive-thru Giveback Day for dogs on Sunday, March 8 (with treats provided while supplies last). Cape Coral Breeze
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents will see a partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday, Mar. 3 as the moon shows Earth's shadow beginning at 3:44 a.m. ET, but totality is missed because the moon sets before complete coverage while the March full moon creates a unique early-morning spectacle. The News-Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ag Day spotlights the youth agricultural showcase at Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo on Saturday, March 7, with doors opening at 11 a.m. for market animal and livestock auctions, where 4-H participants learn valuable life skills (donations can be made online). North Fort Myers Neighbor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire has sparked in northeast Cape Coral in the area of Kismet Parkway (near Del Prado Boulevard), where firefighters with the Florida Forest Service are on scene and road closures between Del Prado and Coral Lakes are set for several hours. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Florida Highway Patrol honored fallen trooper Michael Diego at First Naples Church with full line-of-duty death honors after a 12 p.m. memorial service (Diego died on Feb. 18 during training). ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cape Coral's Jason Verdow Memorial Park buzzed with excitement as Cape National opened for its baseball season and young athletes celebrated a fresh start. Families gathered while local vendors supported the event with cheer and community spirit. WINK News
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AWS Certified Machine Learning Training
Full day sessions — She The People Tactical Solutions LLC — $2100 — Gain hands-on experience in AWS Certified Machine Learning skills.
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Soup Kitchen Benefit
5:30-9 p.m. — Sam Galloway Ford, Inc. — Tickets on sale — Support the fight against hunger and homelessness at this annual charity event.
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Luis J. Gomez Comedy Show
9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — $66+ — Experience an unforgettable night of laughter with comedian Luis J. Gomez.
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Yo! Taco Shrimp Run 5k
9-10 a.m. — Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille — Registration fees vary — Participate in a scenic 5k run leading up to the festive Shrimp Festival on Fort Myers Beach.
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Dinner on the Diamond
6 p.m. — JetBlue Park — Supports local children’s services — Enjoy dinner at the field while benefiting Golisano Children's Hospital.
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Michael D’Amore Live Performance
6 PM — Mango Rita’s Rhythm House — Call for reservation — Enjoy an evening of Doo Wop, Pop, and Soul with fantastic food on a full menu.
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Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
1:05-2:05 p.m. — Hammond Stadium — Cost Info Requisite — Catch these two MLB teams face off in an exciting spring training game.
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Little River Band Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — Ticket purchase required — Experience the iconic harmonies of the Little River Band with classics like 'Reminiscing' under the stars.
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Annie Houston Screw Cancer HoopFest
8 AM – 4 PM — Wa-Ke Hatchee Park — Entry fees support cancer research — Celebrate basketball while honoring the legacy of Mrs. Annie Lois Houston.
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John Legend Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of EGOT-winning artist John Legend in an unforgettable concert.
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