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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlotte County firefighters and deputies rushed to a garage fire on Mindanao Lane in Port Charlotte this morning—neighbors noted the high number of emergency vehicles—as the homeowner heard loud bangs and saw flames that damaged a car and part of his home, and no injuries were reported. WINK News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kearns Restaurant Group and Cape Coral agreed on a new 30-year lease for the Boathouse at the Cape Coral Yacht Club—this deal sets a base rent and rising sales percentages while giving a city credit for the first 10 years. The plan calls for demolishing the current building on Sept. 18 and will be sent to the city council on Sept. 17 as the group prepares to build a larger facility that can better handle storms. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Island Hopper Songwriters Fest will begin Friday, Sept. 19 with over 60 performers giving 80 free shows at venues in Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Captiva. Chris Young will headline a ticketed pool party on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Pink Shell Beach Resort—bringing country music and local energy to boost tourism. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Matt Geiger bought Fort Myers’ longtime restaurant Azure on March 6—renaming it Savour Restaurant and unveiling a new menu that features global cuisine with a French touch. He set up the restaurant on McGregor Boulevard to offer an upscale, relaxed dining experience with small plates meant for sharing. The News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL Sunday Night Football returned to Gulf Coast NBC on September 7 when the Baltimore Ravens played the Buffalo Bills in a Week 1 match—coverage began at 7 p.m. and the game started at 8:15 p.m. The Ravens looked for revenge and both teams added new players in free agency. NBC2
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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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