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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bell Tower hosted a free Back-to-School Bash yesterday with waterslides, foam pits, and donated supplies to help students while United Way partnered with Macaroni Kid to support local families in need — several parents said the outdoor event brought the community together in a fun way. WINK News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Fort Myers Fire Department responded to an electrical fire in a home on Lincoln Boulevard at 3 p.m. — firefighters controlled the flames before the fire spread as Florida Power and Light cut the power when an electrical fuse tripped. NBC2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach is hosting a weekend celebration of mullets where visitors enjoy contests and raffles in honor of both the fish and the iconic hairstyle. Participants can pick up trail cards at 9 a.m., join nine mullet tossing spots on San Carlos Island just before the Matanzas Pass Bridge, and enter a Joe Dirt look-alike contest with prizes—designed to boost local business during a slower season. WINK News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area saw nonfarm jobs rise 0.7% over the year ending in June, which is lower than the 1.1% and 1.4% increases seen nationally and statewide. The mining, logging and construction sector added about 1,100 jobs while leisure and hospitality jobs fell by 5.3%—and nearby metro areas showed mixed results. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that they documented 868 loggerhead nests and 17 green turtle nests on Sanibel and Captiva this season, surpassing last year’s totals and recording the first green turtle nest hatched with 49 hatchlings. They added that 8,728 loggerhead hatchlings have emerged since June 26—residents can report sea turtle concerns to the SCCF hotline at 978-728-3663. ABC7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ History shows the Great Pyramid of Giza was the world’s tallest structure before modern towers like the Burj Khalifa and One World Trade Center took the record. In Fort Myers, the tallest building is High Point I—a 33-story condo completed in 2007 at 2104 West First Street that replaced an 11-story structure built in 1965. The News-Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Photojournalist Andrew West captured boxing world champion Tiara Brown training with students at the Police Athletic League Boxing Academy in Fort Myers on April 23rd, 2025. He used his Sony A7IV with a 24-70mm lens to seize the late afternoon sunlight that spotlighted Brown’s dedication — a clear testament to her role as a trainer. 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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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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