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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surfers for Autism hosted a free surf festival at Fort Myers Beach on Saturday where about 80 participants gained confidence riding small waves. The nonprofit, which has held these events since 2008 to support individuals with autism, will hold its next festival on Aug. 9 at Jacksonville Beach. WINK News
- ➤ Local firefighter cadets in Lehigh Acres are holding a car wash at the station to raise money for their next statewide competition—money that will help cover travel costs for up to eight contests a year. WINK News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested one suspect after a break-in triggered a small fire at a Planet Fitness gym in Fort Myers — no injuries were reported and the manager said the gym will reopen tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Association for Artists, a volunteer group since 1951, hosts Lunch-N-Learn sessions at 13451 McGregor Blvd., Unit 1 on Saturdays during the summer—these free sessions let local members join art talks and workshops. The gallery also offers a series of exhibits and classes, including the ongoing Fireworks exhibit running from July 3 to July 30. Beach Talk Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lee County School District said it will offer teachers extra pay of up to $9,000 on top of their base salary—aiming to attract high-quality educators to academically challenged schools and key subjects like math, English, and science. The district plans to have top teachers in every classroom when school starts in August and is using an approach separate from collective bargaining. The News-Press
- ➤ Lee County School District celebrated over 6,000 graduates from 15 high schools who earned more than $70 million in scholarships & excelled in academics, sports, arts, and JROTC while the district also improved school safety with state-funded upgrades and launched a Safe Start Initiative to help nearly 8,000 bus riders arrive on time. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lee Clerk’s office now offers a free Property Fraud Alert service that notifies property owners within 24 hours of a deed filing to help them counter potential fraud—over 70,000 owners have already signed up since 2019. The News-Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teams from Fort Myers and Naples have won 16 FHSAA state volleyball titles and voters are asked to choose the best squad among groups like Seacrest Country Day with four straight wins and Canterbury with three titles. The online poll will run until Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. (voters will cast their ballots during this time). The News-Press
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change School Supply Drive
Join Valvoline Instant Oil Change® for our annual #DriveForSuccess School Supply Drive to support students in Lee and Collier County. Donate new school supplies and receive 20% off your total purchase as a thank-you for giving back from July 14th - August 3rd!
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Fort Myers Art Night: Swimming with Turtles
6-9 p.m. — Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki — Cost of painting supplies — Get creative with tropical vibes while painting sea turtles and enjoying delicious food and drinks.
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Open House for Stunning Villa
1-4 p.m. — 10406 Santiva Way — Free entry — Explore an immaculate 2-bedroom villa with luxury upgrades and a serene preserve view.
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Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Collaboratory — Registration required — Discover the fascinating world of owls through hands-on dissection activities.
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After Hours Networking Mixer
4-5 p.m. — Milhous Pub — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and expand your network in a relaxed setting.
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Back to School Bash
10 AM – 1 PM — Bell Tower — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with family fun and excitement at a community gathering.
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Yappy Hour at Bell Tower
6-8 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Celebrate happy hour with your furry friends in a fun community atmosphere.
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SWFL Anime-Fest Summer 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — Ticket details TBD — Celebrate all things anime in a vibrant collectors' paradise.
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Estero Paint Night – Coastal Seashell Serenity
6-9 PM — Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza — Ticket price varies — Create a beach-inspired painting with expert guidance and enjoy delicious pizza and drinks.
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Monthly Music Walk
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Cigar Bar Live — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse lineup of local musicians from jazz to rock in downtown Fort Myers.
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Comedy Night featuring Rodney Norman & Larry Venturino
7:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited tickets — Enjoy a hilarious night of stand-up comedy with Rodney Norman and friends.
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