Daily
Fort Myers
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club will host its 14th Annual Putt & Pub fundraiser on January 17 with an expanded 12-hole course that is expected to draw nearly 400 golfers and many spectators to local bars and restaurants. Sponsored by The King Family Foundation — each hole will be run by a local non-profit and offer creative challenges — the event will raise funds for community causes. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Senior homelessness in Southwest Florida is rising as St. Matthews House reported almost 200 seniors over 50 staying on any given night in 2023, up from 44 in 2022—rising costs and fixed incomes are fueling the surge. Fox 4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 31 Produce, a restaurant and market in North Fort Myers known for its giant strawberry landmark, closed permanently Sunday due to eminent domain for a State Road 31 widening project. Longtime customers including Henry and Valentina Moreau said the business built a strong community bond—its loss will be deeply felt locally. Fox 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeanine Reed lit up Fort Myers with her neon glasswork after flying from Michigan to Fort Lauderdale at 18—her work has been shown in the National Gallery of Art and the Guggenheim. She now hopes to pass her passion to her daughter Karli to continue her unique legacy. ABC7
- ➤ Florida Repertory Theatre will hold an open house on October 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2268 Bay Street, offering free sparkling wine, backstage tours, and special ticket promotions (RSVP is recommended). French chef Eric A. Truglas will debut his memoir at Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast on October 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. with live jazz, autograph sessions, and a reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 19th, a Pine Lily collected morning dew at Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed as it bloomed in Florida’s wet flatwoods, savannas and prairies, and the wildflower is now classified as threatened. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters of Lee County will provide an update on Florida redistricting on Oct. 4 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Collaboratory at 2031 Jackson Street in Fort Myers — the update will explain legislators' plans for mid-cycle redistricting that may undermine trust in the regular process. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
- ➤ Lee County Legal Aid Society will host a free legal clinic for seniors on Oct. 15 at the Collaboratory—2031 Jackson St.—from 9 a.m. to noon, offering help with issues such as contractor fraud and insurance disputes stemming from past hurricanes. Seniors aged 50 and older will have access to a 30-minute panel discussion followed by 20-minute individual appointments after advance registration by email. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ The Town of Fort Myers Beach will more aggressively enforce cleanup standards as frustrated residents complain that properties remain messy three years after Hurricane Ian. Property owners will have a 15–30 day period to resolve violations before fines and abatements are imposed—code enforcement officers will follow up with inspections and hearings if needed. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Bruce Albaugh, who once experienced homelessness, traveled 50 miles to a Lee County meeting to share his handwritten ideas on safe spaces for tents+ he stressed that more funding and community support are needed as county officials review policies that some say criminalize homelessness. WINK News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Mobile Mammogram Bus will be at Town Hall, 6231 Estero Blvd on Tuesday, September 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—appointments are required and individuals should bring an insurance card with out-of-pocket payment if insurance does not cover the cost. City of Fort Myers Beach
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Harns Marsh Middle School in Lehigh Acres, 80 middle and high school basketball players played in the eighth annual Stef'An Strawder Memorial Showcase to honor the Fort Myers teen killed in the Club Blu mass shooting of 2016—an event that gave local players a chance to be seen by around 20 college scouts. Strawder’s uncle Keith White noted the tournament continues his legacy while a suspect recently pleaded no contest to a 23-year term, which he said is a step toward justice. Fox 4
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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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Greens of Honor Golf Scramble
12-6 p.m. — The Plantation Golf & Country Club — $150 per player — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting veterans in need.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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