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Fort Myers
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four longtime restaurants including Leone's, Roadhouse Café, Joe's Crab Shack, and Bonita Bill’s closed in 2025 across Fort Myers and Cape Coral — owners faced family health issues, lease uncertainties, and rising repair costs that ended decades of local dining traditions. The News-Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sizzle Dining will run this September and offers discounted multi-course meals at 127 local restaurants that donate $1 from each meal to Blessings in a Backpack to help feed children on weekends. The event is set to boost local business—having previously raised over $150,000 for the cause while generating more than $3 million in economic impact. The News-Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol arrested four impaired drivers in Lee County over Labor Day weekend after stopping a Dodge Dart speeding at 85 mph near Braman Avenue in Fort Myers—officers smelled alcohol and found open container violations that led to DUI charges. WINK News
- ➤ A 66-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Greenbriar Boulevard in Lehigh Acres at 8:30 p.m. on August 30, and Florida Highway Patrol are seeking information about a white Toyota Tundra driver who left the scene. ABC7
- ➤ An 18-year-old suspect, Isaiah Barsallo, was arrested early Sunday for a fatal shooting on the 700 block of Alabama Road in Lehigh Acres on Saturday after a verbal fight with his stepfather—42-year-old Damien Martin, who died at the scene. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 30, 2023, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend and produced a 2 to 4 foot storm surge that flooded First Street in Fort Myers—boats were pushed into backyards as up to 7 inches of rain worsened flooding; county officials contracted emergency repairs on Manasota Key Road that were completed near the end of October. Fox 4
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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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Marvilla Marzan Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — General Admission and Special Package tickets available — Experience nostalgic American classics with Marvilla's enchanting vocals.
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Tom Segura Live
5-7 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with one of comedy's biggest stars on his Come Together tour.
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Fort Myers Paint Party – Fresh Mojito
6-9 p.m. — Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki — Pricing per person — Create a refreshing masterpiece while enjoying tropical drinks and waterfront views.
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Fort Myers Oktoberfest Celebration
4-10 p.m. — The Standard Restaurant Downtown — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.
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Florida Horror-Fest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — $20 — A true mecca for horror fans in beautiful Fort Myers, featuring collectibles and fandoms from multiple genres.
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