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Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The News-Press is launching its Sweet 16 bracket challenge to find Lee County’s best pizza with voting open today and rounds continuing until the winner is announced online on April 13; local favorites like Uncle Rico’s in Fort Myers and Luciano’s in Cape Coral are set to compete (voters are limited to one vote per device). The News-Press
- ➤ Community Cooperative hosted the Sam Galloway & Friends Soup Kitchen Fundraiser at Sam Galloway Ford last week to raise $1.3 million with nearly 1,000 attendees, and Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium held Pints in the Pines with live music and craft beverages to support local programs. Florida Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mucky Duck restaurant on Captiva Island reopened this weekend after more than a year of repairs following hurricane damage. It now features a brand-new kitchen and protective dunes (designed to guard against future storms). Fox 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brad Pitt's Formula One film F1 won Best Sound at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15. The movie, filmed at Daytona and New Smyrna Beach, received four nominations and showcases Florida's racing heritage + its thriving film scene. The News-Press
- ➤ *4000 Miles* is a dramatic comedy about cyclist Leo and his aged 91 grandmother who bond when an unexpected visit changes their lives. It will play at Players Circle Theater starting March 17 with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 3 p.m. as tickets cost $35 to $55. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Audubon Florida has advised visitors to steer clear of nesting areas on Dickman’s Island in Collier County as shorebird season nears, with Wilson’s plovers and possibly American oystercatchers expected to nest at the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Sanctuary. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lee Health urges residents during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to get screened with a colonoscopy if they are 45 or have risk factors — early detection can help address symptoms like blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss. The News-Press
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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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Willy Chirino Concert
9 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Caloosa Sound Convention Center — Tickets available — Enjoy the vibrant Cuban rhythms of Willy Chirino live in concert.
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Fort Myers Food Pantry
3-6 p.m. — 507 Center Rd — Free entry — Receive free bread, produce, dried goods, and hygiene products for those in need.
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The Collectible Buyer Road Tour
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — Free admission — Bring your collectibles for cash offers and free appraisals from seasoned experts.
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The Odd Couple
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Check event page for cost — Witness the hilarity that unfolds when a messy slob and a fastidious neat freak become unlikely roommates.
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story
7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical journey of Simon & Garfunkel with live performances and captivating visuals.
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Celtic Woman: A New Era
8-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance blending traditional Irish music with contemporary arrangements by the globally celebrated ensemble Celtic Woman.
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Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1
8 AM – 12 PM — South County Regional Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with family-friendly races featuring swag, chip-timing, and awards.
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Kimberly Akimbo
7:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets from $62.12 — Experience the Tony Award-winning musical about growing up and family dynamics with humor and heart.
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ASAP Peer Support Training
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Lee County Public Safety Center Annex — Early Bird $650 — Enhance your peer support skills with specialized trauma training for first responders.
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