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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Matteo Italian Restaurant and Bar is one of 128 local restaurants joining the month-long Sizzle Dining event to support Blessings in a Backpack—chef Giuseppe Manco and bartender Tiffany White are offering two three-course dinner options at $29 and $39, each with a special cocktail. The event runs through September 30, inviting locals to enjoy fine Italian cuisine while supporting a good cause. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Florida author Randy Wayne White filed a lawsuit against HM Restaurant Group for breach of contract and alleged misuse of his intellectual property involving his Doc Ford brand — he claims the restaurant group failed to pay required royalties and imposed further cuts after a January 1 license agreement, seeking damages exceeding $50,000. Fox 4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Fort Myers residents were arrested by the Lee County Sheriff's Office for a robbery and kidnapping on Sunday — suspects Juliann Tyler, aged 20, Dustin Taylor, aged 29, and Dave Paul, aged 20, face charges including robbery with a firearm, carjacking with a weapon, and kidnapping an adult. ABC7
- ➤ Three people were arrested in Fort Myers for kidnapping and robbery—Dustin Taylor was taken into custody Tuesday on charges including robbery with a firearm, carjacking and kidnapping while SWAT arrested Dave Call and Juliane Tyler on similar charges. Fox 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Superintendent Denise Carlin will start her first full school year on Monday, Aug. 11 with a fully staffed faculty after reducing teacher vacancies and filling all bus driver positions, and she plans to boost student achievement by using a teacher incentive program—declaring an educational emergency—and a new Safe Start initiative to fix bus drop-off issues. This approach reflects her commitment to continuous improvement in the district. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Sanibel received rejection letters from the Elevate Florida program that was meant to help cover the cost of raising homes for flood protection — the program received over 12,000 applications and limited federal funds forced many denials, with residents being pointed to alternatives that have strict restrictions. Local homeowners said steps like installing flood panels and feeling anxious about the upcoming hurricane season show the challenges they face while waiting for clearer guidelines. WINK News
- ➤ Local Fort Myers residents Laura and Chris Pappas were denied flood aid by the Elevate Florida program when they applied to raise their repeatedly damaged home above flood levels. The rejection left them and neighbors struggling as the state agency has not explained the budget shortfall—residents now face tough decisions about keeping their homes. WINK News
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach updated FEMA on three required corrections—clarifying how the town assesses damage and renovation, revising the permitting process, and removing non-compliant temporary structures—with some businesses possibly given an extension until Sept. 23 to restore the flood discount. Town leaders received the corrective list during FEMA’s July visit and worked to meet the deadline by Friday. ABC7
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Fort Myers 12U all-star baseball team won its first game in the Cal Ripken World Series by beating New England 6-4 with a key home run by Johnny Byrd at the Ballpark of America in Branson — community donations helped cover the team’s dorm and meal costs during the series. ABC7
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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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