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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Natalie Morales and her 5-year-old daughter Hailey have found a new home at St. Matthews House Women and Children Shelter in Fort Myers after Morales lost her job and could no longer afford rent. The shelter, which opened in December 2024, is at full capacity with more than 170 people waiting (a sign of the ongoing housing need in our community). WINK News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SH Modern announced that it is holding the grand opening of its new gallery space in Fort Myers today, featuring museum-quality works by masters such as Picasso, Miró, and Dalí. The gallery (located at 9280 College Parkway, Suite 7) will be open Tuesday through Friday (from noon to 5 p.m. with appointments available) for art collectors, designers, and enthusiasts. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Alliance for the Arts is launching 'Curtain Call Carnage,' a 13-night haunted attraction running from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 in Fort Myers—auditions for scare actors, dancers and hosts open on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. with extra sessions on Aug. 16 and callbacks on Aug. 17. Cape Coral Breeze
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Schools will add cameras on buses provided by Buspatrol to record and fine drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses—buses hit the road on August 11 and the district will run a 30-day public safety campaign before enforcement begins; last year, over 900 drivers broke the rule, prompting the new measure. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FDLE held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 31 in Fort Myers for its new Regional Operations Center—covering 64,000 square feet with a forensic laboratory and flexible training center near Alico Road. The facility will be completed in just over a year and is expected to open in late 2026 to boost local investigative efforts. NBC2
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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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Freshman Football Game: Bishop Verot vs. Lemon Bay
6-8 p.m. — Bishop Verot Catholic High School — Free entry — Watch the Bishop Verot freshman football team take on Lemon Bay in a spirited home game.
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Financial Power Panel: Plans for Success
11:30 a.m. — Monarcas Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill — Admission Info TBA — Gain insights on financial planning for personal and business success from local experts.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular pop rock blend under candlelight featuring iconic hits.
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Bravo to Broadway
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — On Sale Now — Experience show-stopping hits from beloved musicals performed by Broadway veterans.
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