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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida is getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth with special events planned this week. On Thursday, June 19, Alliance for the Arts will show the documentary 'Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom' in Fort Myers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—and on Saturday, events in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers will feature family activities, live music and fireworks. ABC7
- ➤ Gulf Coast News visited Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers to meet cast members for the shows 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' and 'The SpongeBob Musical'—the SpongeBob show runs until June 27 with only 8 performances while Legally Blonde started in May and will run until June 28. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gulf Coast University announced it has received more than $22 million from the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation to fund new instructional technology at Marieb College of Health & Human Services—a nine-year pledge that also provides naming rights for Academic Building 10, with construction set to begin in fall. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Lee School District seniors earned more than $70 million in scholarships to pay for college, technical training or military school after graduating in 2025. The 6,198 seniors from 15 high schools shared detailed post-graduation plans — 2,063 heading to four-year universities, 1,532 to two-year colleges, with others choosing technical schools, the workforce or the Armed Forces. North Fort Myers Neighbor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Everglades Foundation released a report that found the Everglades will generate more than $1 trillion in economic benefits for Florida over the next 50 years. The study shows that annual ecosystem services add an estimated $31.5 billion through clean water, real estate, and storm protection—highlighting the need for ongoing restoration. WGCU
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida attorney Christopher Vernon released a book called Investor Lifeguard: The One-of-a-Kind Handbook for Avoiding Bad Investments—an easy guide warning people against scams and risky brokers—and he hopes the clear advice will help protect hard-earned savings. Florida Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County commissioners met Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. to gather residents' input on a possible rule to ban smoking and vaping at county parks and beaches—violators could face fines from $100 to $300 while unfiltered cigars remain exempt. ABC7
- ➤ Lee County commissioners approved HUD grants to rehabilitate 644 affordable housing units using $1.1 billion in federal funds allocated after Hurricane Ian—funds reallocated from stalled projects to secure affordable housing for the next 20 years. WINK News
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Fort Myers Paint Party: Fabulous Flocking Flamingo
6-9 p.m. — Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki — Tickets required — Unleash your creativity at a fun paint party featuring flamingos and tropical vibes.
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Grouper Fest 2025
12-11 PM — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Dive into a summer fest with live music and over 30 delicious food trucks.
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Grouper Fest 2025
12-8 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Dive into three weekends of live music, food trucks, and FMBrew beer at the ultimate summer celebration.
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Networking Event & Business Card Exchange
6-8 p.m. — El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Network with professionals while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a free drink.
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Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
6:00-6:59 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical tribute to The Beatles with a string quartet surrounded by candles.
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Red, White & Boom!
5-10 p.m. — Cape Coral Bridge — Community event — Celebrate Independence Day with fun, community vibes and a spectacular fireworks view.
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Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Kid's Fun Run
7-10 a.m. — Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral — $20 entry — Participate in a festive 5K run and kids' fun run benefiting local initiatives.
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Kids Fishing Event
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — Free entry — Equip your little anglers with rods and bait for some catch and release fun on the back lake!
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Open House in Verdana Village
12-3 p.m. — 18651 Ives Dr, Estero, FL — Free entry — Explore a stunning custom saltwater pool home featuring numerous upgrades and community amenities.
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Women Veteran Warriors Monthly Meeting
6-8 p.m. — MISSION BBQ — Free entry — Connect with fellow women veterans and share stories over delicious BBQ.
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