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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Parks and Recreation is planning several Easter egg hunts for children ahead of Easter on April 20. The events include a $5 fee hunt in Fort Myers on April 5 at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center starting at 9:30 a.m., a free hunt for middle schoolers in Pine Island on April 12, and hunts in Lehigh Acres, Estero and Boca Grande on April 19 with extra activities and preregistration required. WGCU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The only Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in south Lee County is closing from its location in the Shoppes of Grande Oak near McDonald’s at the northeast corner of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Corkscrew Road in Estero. Employees said it will begin shutting down late afternoon on March 31 and close for good on April 13—leaving locals to wonder what will take its place. WINK News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lee County deputies arrested a 12-year-old student from Veteran Park Academy for making threats and planning to plant bombs at the school after students reported his scary drawings & a search of his school-issued Chromebook found bomb-making videos and searches on terrorists. ABC7
- ➤ Cape Coral police announced new charges against two teenagers accused of joining earlier suspects in stealing vehicles and mishandling firearms—actions that led to a shooting on Feb. 13 at a 7-Eleven on Skyline Boulevard where one teen accidentally shot another who was taken to a local hospital. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting April 14, the Social Security Administration will change how people verify their identity for benefits by ending phone verification for most retirement and survivor claims and requiring appointments online or in person. The new plan—made to stop fraud—will let those needing disability, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income verify by phone while local offices like the Fort Myers office, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., may see longer wait times. WINK News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tiara Brown, a former Fort Myers police officer and coach at the Police Athletic League, beat Skye Nicolson in a ten-round fight in Australia to win the WBC featherweight world title. She is now back home — sharing her win with the kids she coaches and planning another fight in June. WINK News
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon
9 AM – 1 PM | South County Regional Park | Registration required | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly run featuring themed swag and a festive atmosphere.
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BBQ, Bands & Brew Festival
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Caloosa Sound Amphitheater | Entry fee varies | Enjoy the best BBQ in town while supporting Lee Builder's Care with live music and fun activities for all ages.
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Diane Macklin – Mining Story Gems
6-7:30 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries — Free entry — Experience dynamic storytelling as a transformative and healing art form for the community.
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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
7:30 p.m. | Fort Myers Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the suspense of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery with its twist ending.
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Billy The Kid & The Regulators Live
7-11 p.m. — Danny's Saloon — Check venue for cost — Experience the electrifying rhythm and blues of Billy the Kid and The Regulators.
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34th Annual India Fest 2025
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — JetBlue Park — $10 adults, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free — Experience a vibrant celebration of Indian culture with food, dance, and music.
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Charlie's Epic Con
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — Entry details not specified — A vibrant celebration of geek culture with cosplayers, panels, and unique merchandise.
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Happy Hour Gathering for Golf Enthusiasts
5-7 p.m. — The Center Bar — RSVP recommended — Connect with local golfers and learn about singles golf opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Friday Music & Food Trucks
2-11 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning craft beer and local food trucks while jamming out to live music.
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Open House at Fort Myers Residence
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 840 S Town and River Dr — Free entry — Explore a beautiful single-family home with swimming pool and ample amenities in a scenic locale.
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