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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Kitten season is in full swing at Cape Coral Animal Shelter where staff admitted 126 kittens over 130 days and now care for more than 70 kittens and adult cats—community members are encouraged to adopt or foster these animals to help ease the surge.  WINK News

CRIME NEWS

  • A man from Lee County was sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking from a car on Colonial Boulevard, a woman from Lehigh Acres was arrested as the getaway driver in armed robberies, and a Pine Island Cove man seen running naked was detained for burglary and resisting deputies—authorities say all incidents are under investigation.  WINK News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Scientists predict a 40 percent rise in smelly Sargassum seaweed this year on local shores, breaking the record set in 2022. The decomposing seaweed will smell like rotten eggs — it may cause skin irritation and stop sea turtles from nesting — and researchers are closely monitoring the impact.  ABC7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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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.

    Tue, 5/20/25

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  • Happy Sea Turtle Painting Night

    7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Create unique art while enjoying a fun night out with friends.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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  • The Balloon Glow and Laser Show

    5 PM – 2 PM — Lee Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning display of hot air balloons and a dazzling laser show.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Fashion For A Cause Fashion Show

    3-6 p.m. — Edison Mall — Varied pricing — Enjoy a glamorous fashion show featuring local styles, live music, and tasty refreshments while supporting a great cause.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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  • Virtual Tour of Senior Living Community

    9 AM-7 PM — Springwood Court — Free entry — Explore the best dining and living options for seniors in Fort Myers.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • $10 Flight Night

    2-8 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — $10 for a flight — Savor your favorite craft beers or discover new brews at Southwest Florida’s first craft brewery.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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  • Perry Sak Live Comedy Show

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets Required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge winner Perry Sak.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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