Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
Good morning, Fort Myers.
Kayla Giorgio from Lehigh Acres has spent nearly a year cleaning trash from parking lots and roadways on the Gulf Coast to remove hazards — she recently picked up a bolt on Alabama Road and SR 82 and hopes local crews will soon clear debris in Lehigh and Fort Myers.
Buffalo-based Resurgence Brewing Co. opened its 15,000 sqft restaurant and taproom in south Fort Myers on March 6, offering upscale wings, dining, and two bars with a beer garden.
Located off 6 Mile Cypress Parkway near Lee Health Sports Complex, the venue will host events and start onsite brewing soon.
The Church for the Rest of Us meets every Sunday at noon at Swamp Cat Brewing in Fort Myers and Charlie Foxtrot in Port Charlotte, where casual discussion-oriented services offer a relaxed way to talk about faith — welcoming those who might not attend traditional services.
Terry Park opened in 1923 on land donated by Dr. Marshall Terry and hosted Athletics spring training from 1925 to 1936; Thomas Edison, a noted baseball fan, visited the park during that era + the site remains a cherished piece of local culture.
Sixth grader Saije Wade Cody of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School won Florida’s Black History Month essay contest on March 22 (she earned a two-year scholarship, a $200 gift card, and a meet-and-greet with Gov. Ron DeSantis) for her essay on NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.
FGCU is preparing to open the Buckingham Golf Learning Center at its Buckingham property for PGA students.
The facility includes a driving range and short-game area with spring instruction planned and full operations set for fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Cope Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Chris Cope, fresh from Hollywood.
Parkinson's 5K & Wellness Walk
8-11 a.m. — Hammond Stadium — Registration fee applies — Participate in an uplifting wellness walk to support those affected by Parkinson's disease.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings Tribute Concert
6-7 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Limited Edition Tickets Available — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings with a string quartet performance of its iconic music.
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