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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders, doctors, and families gathered at Bell Tower Shops on Saturday morning for the annual Clips for Cancer event to raise funds for children with cancer. Donations supported treatments at Golisano Children's Hospital—where survivors and families honored those lost, including 10-year-old Logan Stryker—while organizers aimed to raise $250,000. WINK News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lee County EMS reported that EMT Jessica Sanchez died Sept. 19 after suffering injuries from an off-duty accident—colleagues remembered her bright smile and how she lifted everyone's spirits. The News-Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After three years of rebuilding due to hurricane damage, The Whale on Fort Myers Beach will reopen this fall and is hiring staff — servers, bartenders, food runners, line cooks, food prep, hosts, dishwashers and barbacks — with Job Fest dates on Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 1249 Estero Boulevard. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Archived records show that long ago, people tried to drain the Everglades but their canals did not work and storms caused big floods. Later, engineers built strong levees — a 35-foot berm and a long channel — to control the water and protect the land. The News-Press
- ➤ A new book, Birds of the Tropical Andes, reveals that habitat loss in the Andes has led to declines in bird populations and notes that some migratory birds travel from Southwest Florida. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford interviewed Michael J. Parr from the American Bird Conservation + the discussion stressed the urgent need to protect these threatened species. WGCU
- ➤ Volunteers with Keep Lee County Beautiful cleaned up the Sanibel Causeway Islands on September 20th during the International Coastal Cleanup and removed over 100 pounds of trash—organizers said a dive cleanup will take place in Captiva next week. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dozens lined up outside an event room at Dave and Buster's to have their heads shaved in support of childhood cancer care at Golisano Children’s Hospital—organizers aim to raise $350k and honor young fighters while easing burdens on families. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ McGregor Public House at Bell Tower Mall offers a friendly pub setting with a menu that is often updated with fresh twists on classic dishes. The eatery serves simple appetizers like rarebit bites and sausage rolls along with a hearty sandwich called the Provo — made with marinated pot roast and Guinness-onion gravy. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Three Fort Myers restaurants—Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Cuisine, Ninja Thai and Sushi Bar, and Ginger Bistro—offer a range of rice and noodle dishes featuring favorites like Egg Foo Young and Pad Thai noodles with flexible protein options to suit many tastes. Each menu blends traditional and inventive dishes to provide quick, satisfying meals for local diners. Florida Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Port Charlotte Pirates defeated the Sebring Blue Streaks 24-21 in Week 5 with a late game-winning touchdown pass and a blocked field goal — the team now stands at 4-1 and will travel to South Fort Myers to begin district play. ABC7
- ➤ Last Saturday, dozens of middle and high school athletes gathered for the 8th Annual Stef'An Strawder Memorial Showcase that honored the late basketball star who died in the 2016 Club Blu shooting—local officials and law enforcement hosted the event to offer exposure for young talent as it followed the sentencing of one suspect linked to his death. WINK News
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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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