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Fort Myers
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Home Base Florida will host its 10th annual golf tournament at Pelican’s Nest Golf Club in Bonita Springs on November 3 at 10:30 a.m. to raise funds for no-cost clinical care for veterans and military families affected by service-related trauma — the event will feature a ball drop fundraiser with a Lee County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and is already sold out with 244 golfers. ABC7
- ➤ This October, Fort Myers and other Lee County communities will host kid-friendly Halloween and fall events featuring corn mazes, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating and costume contests at venues like Farmer Mike’s U Pick and Edison & Ford Winter Estates—some events are free while others require tickets or cash. Families should be aware that schedules and prices vary, so checking details at each location is advised. The News-Press
- ➤ LARC, a nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities, received a $5,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South to buy a utility trailer for its Woodshop program that will deliver handcrafted products to local businesses and community partners across Southwest Florida — the new trailer will boost delivery efficiency and help empower participants. The funding will support the program’s future growth and strengthen its ties with the local community. North Fort Myers Neighbor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers completed major renovations—including new flooring, repainted walls, upgraded classrooms, and a new prep kitchen—that will be featured at an open house event Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at 10091 McGregor Blvd., where guests can tour the updated space and learn about the upcoming season. The News-Press
- ➤ SH Modern has opened a new gallery at 9280 College Parkway, Suite 7 in Fort Myers where it is unveiling the Modern Masters exhibition featuring works by Picasso, Dalí, Matisse, Miró and Chagall— a portion of the exhibition will benefit Alliance for the Arts while the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Cape Coral Breeze
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane-damaged Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School in Cape Coral may be renamed Hector A. Cafferata Jr. K-8 after 57.3% of survey responses favored the change—school board members will vote on the proposal before the new K-8 building opens in August next year. Cape Coral Breeze
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution urging the Lee County School District to honor its agreement by keeping Fort Myers Beach Elementary School open through at least 2027 and stopping plans for demolition, which were added without public discussion on October 7—officials criticized the last-minute inclusion of a Castaldi Report and called for mediation to restore trust in the community. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
- ➤ About 30 residents came to the North Fort Myers Public Library Tuesday evening to learn about Lee County’s 25-year transportation plan that includes 59 projects valued up to $4 billion by 2050. Officials said extending Alico Road to State Road 82 and easing traffic on Colonial are urgent priorities — citizen feedback will help set the final plans in December. WGCU
- ➤ Punta Gorda city leaders considered installing speed cameras at school zones during their council meeting on Oct.8—officials said the cameras reduced speeding, prevented collisions and protected young pedestrians. They noted that linking the system to Charlotte County’s program and imposing a $100 fine for violations improved traffic flow. ABC7
- ➤ The government shutdown that began last week is straining the Harry Chapin Food Bank—20% of its funding comes from federal programs, putting 175 local partners at risk of empty shelves if support is not restored soon. Fox 4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Monique Smith, owner of Flourish Hair Care, is hosting the free Brunch and Balance event on Saturday in Fort Myers so women can learn ways to manage mental health & hear mental health counselor Maxine Martin discuss the power of saying no during gentle movement exercises. The event follows Smith’s recent bipolar disorder diagnosis and aims to support women in the Black community. WGCU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers locals can visit Cabbage Key, an island restaurant accessible only by boat and 4.5 miles west of Pineland—recently named one of TripAdvisor's top hidden gems for its famous cheeseburger and historic Dollar Bill Bar that once inspired Jimmy Buffett's Cheeseburger in Paradise. The News-Press
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Blues Rock Double Shot: Alex Lopez & Doug Deming
7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy blues rock concert featuring Billboard-charting artist Alex Lopez and acclaimed roots rock musician Doug Deming.
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Rehab Modalities & Exercises Seminar
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport — $0 for Doctor Program Members, $289 for Non-Member DCs — Enhance your rehabilitation skills with hands-on training and evidence-based techniques led by Dr. Carter.
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Air Supply Concert
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets available — Experience the iconic 80s duo Air Supply performing their beloved hits live.
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Christian Singles Gathering in Fort Myers
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bay Street Yard — $20 for non-members, free for Hub members — Enjoy food and friendly competition while connecting with local Christian singles.
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Shrek the Musical
7 PM – 8 PM — Fort Myers Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved story of Shrek brought to life with new songs and laughter on stage.
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Let's Sing Taylor - A Celebration of Taylor Swift
8-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live band performances paying tribute to the iconic music of Taylor Swift.
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Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket info not specified — Experience the authentic sound of Grammy-winning artist Ryan Bingham and his captivating storytelling through music.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Check for pricing — Experience a spellbinding fusion of classic rock and metal anthems performed by a captivating orchestra in candlelight.
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~ Les Brown
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