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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, families played Putt-Putt for Pets at Congo River Golf and donated 4,022 pounds of pet food to help local animal rescues in Fort Myers and Naples — the event was part of 96.9 WINK-FM’s year-round Pet Project that attracted mini-golfers from Venice, Port Charlotte and North Port. WINK News
- ➤ The Cape Coral Animal Shelter introduced a centralized resource hub that offers standard operating procedures, best practice protocols, human resources guidelines, adoption procedures, training resources and job descriptions to help shelters and clinics work together. The shelter invites other rescue organizations to share best practices and offers one-on-one consultations for support — details are available on its website under the 'About-Resources for Rescues and Shelters' tab. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife will run its fifth annual Burrowing Owl Photo Contest starting May 1 and will accept one photo per amateur entry with only minor editing allowed (no professional submissions). Contest winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on May 31 at noon at Rotary Park, and participants are urged to follow Audubon’s Guide to Ethical Bird Photography. Cape Coral Breeze
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a welfare check at Forest Country Club after deputies responded to a home on Bobcat Drive at 1 a.m.—a verbally aggressive man pointed his gun at them, leading one deputy to fire a round that did not injure anyone before subduing him with a less-than-lethal round. ABC7
- ➤ Charter captain Brock Horner was arrested in Punta Gorda days after a viral video showed him yelling at a fisherman, and further investigations by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revealed additional violations from his March 29 trip—operating without a valid saltwater charter license and using an improperly registered vessel, which led to two new citations and another misdemeanor charge. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 25, the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honored six teachers at its 38th annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. The recipients (Janet Bernard, Paul Chilson, Danielle Hopkins, Jamie Miller, Kelsey Olsen and Brittany Owen) were selected through community nominations and classroom evaluations. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lee Health Heart Institute reached a milestone by enrolling its 100th patient in the LeAPPS Clinical Trial—an international study testing a new procedure to reduce stroke risk during cardiac surgery. The trial will help improve access to advanced cardiac care for patients here in Fort Myers. Cape Coral Breeze
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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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Buckler's Craft Fairs - Fort Myers 2025
May 3-4 — Lee Civic Center — Entry fee varies — Explore over 300 vendors showcasing unique handmade crafts and gifts.
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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs. North Florida Ospreys
1 p.m. — Swanson Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a college baseball showdown while supporting your chosen cause.
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Candles & Corks
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Azaleas On The Corner — Enjoy wine tasting and candle making — Create your own soy scented candle for Mother's Day while savoring delightful wines.
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Jimmy Shubert Comedy Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Mother's Day with laughter from comedian Jimmy Shubert.
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Tiger Blue Band Live
7-10 p.m. — Anthony's on the BLVD — No cover charge — Experience an energizing rock performance by Tiger Blue, a local band with spirit.
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Comedy Night with Danielle Mathis and Friends
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with a talented lineup of comedians.
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Pour Your Own Epoxy Workshop and $10 Flight Night
2-8 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Ticket includes drink and $10 beer flights — Craft a unique epoxy charcuterie board while enjoying delicious food and drinks.
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Tuesday Food Trucks
2-10 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy local food trucks and live music while sipping award-winning craft beer.
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