Good morning, Fort Myers.

Roadhouse Café reopens early November in a new 7,500 sqft space on Old McGregor Blvd; LowBrow Pizza opens early December in Bonita Springs; Nellie’s Boatyard plans an early January launch in downtown Fort Myers; and Cape Coral’s Boathouse Tiki Bar expects a 2027 reopening after rebuild.

Graham Belger is rebuilding The Goodz, his souvenir, hardware, and ice cream shop on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian leveled it four years ago.

Town officials approved plans, and heavy machinery is installing pilings for a two-story building that will open next year — reviving a family-friendly destination.

What’s Up FMB announced the Illuminations Walking Parade on Saturday, Nov.

7 at 6:00 p.m. starting at 2307 Estero Blvd and finishing at Bayside Park + lantern supplies and pre-parade workshops will support community participation.

Former Bishop Frank J.

Dewane will lie in state at the Parish Center at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Wednesday as services are scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday — Morning Prayer and Funeral Mass will be held at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers.

The USDA forecast for the 2026-27 season predicts Florida will produce 10 million orange boxes + 1.3 million grapefruit boxes and 450,000 tangerine boxes.

Shannon Shepp, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, praised growers as the industry drives $6 billion for the state.

Fighter jets flew in and out at Southwest Florida International Airport as part of recent military training.

Owned and operated by ATAC (a Textron Inc. subsidiary), the jets included Israeli-built IAI Kfir C2 designed to simulate enemy aircraft for Navy exercises.

County Commissioners approved up to $50 million in federal funds to improve Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers, planning a workshop and design for an indoor arena plus community center at the long-unused Civic Center site to host future events.

A ramp to I-75 southbound closed at 9:30 a.m. Friday for equipment relocation by FDOT.

Motorists traveling north on S.R. 951/Collier Boulevard had to make a U-turn + access the southbound ramp, and the closure lasted about two hours.

FGCU's women's soccer team beat North Florida two to one at Pickering Field on Oct.

8, moving into first place in the ASUN conference; UNF goalkeeper Sofia Miliancano was red-carded after a physical altercation.

Local high school football games on Oct.

8-9 saw Dunbar overcoming turnovers to beat Mariner and Immokalee shutting out East Lee 63-0 with strong offensive plays and effective defense. Both matchups showcased high competition in the region.