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Fort Myers
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire started at a carport in the Osprey Bay community and spread to damage a manufactured home in Iona, with no occupants found while a neighboring house sustained damage — investigators continue to determine the cause. WINK News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Miller’s Ale House opened August 18 at the new Marketplace at Coconut Point in Estero and received over 1,000 job applications, hiring 138 workers in three weeks. A new McDonald’s awaits licensing and upscale Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk is planned for the center—both adding to the location’s rapid growth. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WGCU host Sandra Viktorova won a National Edward R. Murrow Award for her documentary 'Dream School: A Journey to Higher Ed'—which follows high school students facing tough odds getting into top colleges—and the film premiered Jan 26, 2024 and later aired on PBS stations and WGCU TV, featuring stories from Florida and New Mexico. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win the Florida Python Challenge after she caught a record 60 pythons during the 10-day event—she earned a $10,000 prize and a plaque while helping remove invasive species in South Florida. ABC7
- ➤ Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking Floridians to report sightings of the rare rainbow snake—an iridescent reptile with red stripes—because its numbers have dropped from habitat loss and fewer American eels. Kevin Enge said each report will give critical data to help track where these snakes live in rivers, springs and marshes. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Myers Beach Town Council passed a resolution on Monday to extend the removal deadline for structures with Emergency Temporary Placement Permits to June 1 if owners prove hardship—applications will be accepted starting September 2 with a fee that may be waived upon proof, and all permit holders must meet floodplain and occupancy rules. The change affects 158 residential and 51 commercial permits. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Lee County Parks & Recreation announced that demolition of hurricane-damaged splash pads will begin Wednesday at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers, with a temporary fence set up Monday and path closures during work—Gulfpoint Construction Company Inc. will handle the $2.6 million project that builds new splash pads, concrete pads, plumbing, electrical components, and shade structures expected to finish by summer 2026. WINK News
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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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North Fort Myers Paint Party: Lilac Moon
6-9 p.m. — Seacraft Waterfront Tiki Bar — Pricing per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping tropical drinks and painting a vibrant Lilac Moon masterpiece.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers
7:45-11:00 a.m. — Florida SouthWestern State College — Registration fee applies — Honor the legacy of a hero while participating in a meaningful community run.
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Estero Art Experience: Sea Turtle Painting
6-9 p.m. — Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza — Pricing per person — Unleash your creativity with an evening of painting and delicious pizza in a vibrant seaside atmosphere.
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The Magic of Motown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $54.73 — Experience power vocalists and a live band performing timeless Motown classics.
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Christian Singles Bowling Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — HeadPinz Fort Myers — $24.50 for Hub Members, $44.50 for Non Members — Enjoy an evening of bowling, games, and fun with local Christian singles.
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