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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers Police are looking for 15-year-old Alana Esaw, who was last seen near Nelson Tellis Boulevard on April 15 wearing a white crop top. Anyone with information is asked to call 239-321-7700 or submit a tip via the AtlasOne app. ABC7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Neal Communities — the largest home builder in Southwest Florida — is preparing for tariffs that may cause construction delays and higher material prices in both residential and commercial projects. The company plans to use new domestic suppliers to ease price hikes that could add up to $10,000 on a typical home while the market faces more than $3 billion in increased import material costs. The News-Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Hancock Creek Elementary, teacher Danielle Hopkins received the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Award earlier this month — one of six educators chosen after a thorough selection process for her 13 years of art teaching to kindergarten through fifth grade. The award banquet will be held on April 25 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center — with the event set to be broadcast on May 3. North Fort Myers Neighbor
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes will host Passport Saturday on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Official Records department at 2115 Second St. in downtown Fort Myers—applicants must bring required documents and two forms of payment for the Department of State and Clerk fees, and passport photos will be available for an extra charge. WGCU
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach Town Manager Andy Hyatt will remain until the end of May to ensure a smooth transition—he will earn an extra $1,000 in May on top of his regular monthly pay from his $197,000 salary. If the town selects a new manager later today, that person will need time to leave their current job; otherwise, Hyatt will continue on a month-to-month basis. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Town rangers, off-duty firefighters and sheriff’s deputies saved an Indiana man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest near Margaritaville Beach Resort by starting CPR and using an automated defibrillator three times. The Town of Fort Myers Beach honored the rescue team and plans to order extra mobile defibrillator kits to boost emergency response. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jaime Daniel started My Dog’s Mobile Gym in Southwest Florida to help dogs exercise on non-motorized treadmills in a van – the service includes $25 introductory runs, $50 weekly sessions and $30 buddy runs with free sessions for shelter dogs. The mobile gym travels to local shelters to sponsor runs and support adopted animals in a controlled setting – giving dogs a fun way to build confidence. The News-Press
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Kids Easter Egg Hunt
10-11 a.m. — Sun Retreats Fort Myers Beach — Free entry — A delightful morning adventure for kids filled with egg hunting excitement.
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2nd Annual Easter Family Brunch
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Burroughs Home and Gardens — Ticketed event — Celebrate Easter with delicious food, egg hunts, and family fun by the river.
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FGCU Storytelling Open Mic: Kindness and Compassion
5-7 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries — Free entry — Share or listen to stories reflecting the theme of kindness and compassion in a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Empowerment Event for Women
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Swamp Cat Brewing Company — Tickets available — Connect with inspiring women and discover your true potential.
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Fort Myers RV Show
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Lee Civic Center — Free entry — Explore top-name new and used motorhomes and adventure vans in a climate-controlled environment.
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2025 SWFL CISMA Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup
Friday, Apr 25th — Bass Pro Shops — $10 registration fee for adults — Participate in a fun and educational fishing competition to help control invasive freshwater fish species.
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Home and Garden Show - Fort Myers 2025
April 26-27 — Caloosa Sound Convention Center — Check website for admission — Explore the latest trends in home furnishings and gardening at this international exhibition.
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Greythound Adoption Meet & Greet
2-5 p.m. — Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Connect with loving adoptable greythounds and meet fellow dog enthusiasts.
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Luke Trotta Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ages 18+ — Enjoy a night of witty comedy with Luke Trotta and friends.
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Jay Legend Live Stand-Up Comedy
May 1-3 — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the rising star of stand-up comedy, Jay Legend.
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