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Fort Myers
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rising living costs and a lack of affordable housing have forced more older adults into homelessness in Southwest Florida, with shelters like St. Matthew’s House now housing nearly three times as many seniors as in 2022. Former tech professional Doreen Wall, once earning a six-figure salary, now stays at the shelter and is applying for jobs while urging others to plan ahead for hard times. WINK News
- ➤ South West Florida Horse Rescue was founded in 2010 by Tina Garrett and Matt Venaleck to help abandoned horses by working with the sheriff’s department and providing vital care at their 40-acre facility near Babcock Ranch. They held a charity golf tournament on Oct. 14 that raised $18,700 and will host fundraisers (a quarter auction, a chili cook off, and a wine tasting) to support the 21 horses currently in their care. Cape Coral Breeze
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Motorists in Lee County faced a one-hour closure on the north side of Chiquita Boulevard from State Road 78 at 1 p.m. last Friday for overhead power repairs after a vehicular crash—law enforcement guided traffic and advised drivers to take the detour via Southwest 14th Street, Ceitus Terrace and Southwest 6th Terrace. WINK News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marina Cantina Tin Tiki, a fully renovated waterfront restaurant and bar on San Carlos Island next to Salty Sam's Marina, reopened on Oct. 15 after Hurricane Ian — it now offers indoor and outdoor dining with a seafood-heavy menu with Mexican flair and scratch-made ingredients. A grand opening event is planned for today — featuring live music, giveaways and a happy hour with signature beer and margarita flights to kick off the season. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alliance for the Arts has announced its upcoming theater season that will feature heartfelt comedies, thought-provoking dramas and new works highlighting local talent. Auditions are scheduled for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Foulds Theatre—where the season opens in December with 'A Rainbow Holiday.' WGCU
- ➤ The German-American Social Club is celebrating its 40th Oktoberfest festival with music, food & drinks and a record crowd expected as festivities continue today and through Sunday. The event began last Friday and runs today from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. North Fort Myers Neighbor
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boston Red Sox Foundation is offering $80,000 in scholarships to Lee County high school seniors for community service—each $5,000 award will be given in 2026—and students must complete their applications by Jan. 9th, 2026. The News-Press
- ➤ Local construction leaders hosted Build My Future Lee County on October 23 at JetBlue Park where over 700 high school students from Lee and Hendry counties got hands-on experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing. The event partnered with the Lee County School District and industry groups to help students learn about trade careers and technical college opportunities—showing a practical path to future jobs. WGCU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Florida Department of Health Lee County provided free and low-cost mammograms to uninsured or underinsured women aged 40 to 64 on Friday when the 3D Mobile Mammography bus stopped at Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Veterinary Clinic (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to help detect breast cancer early. WINK News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 24, The King's edged the Sentinels 24-21 to win the District 1A-11 football title — a close game that ended just before today. The News-Press
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Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert
7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
6-8:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Stars Complex — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with activities like Trunk or Treat, games, and family-friendly entertainment.
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Strangelove - Depeche Mode Tribute Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $43.01 — Experience a pitch-perfect tribute to Depeche Mode that spans their iconic career.
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Child's Anthem - The Music of Toto
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $51.54 — Enjoy a captivating tribute to Toto featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.
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Clay Walker Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — General admission free — Rock out to a night of 90's country revival with Clay Walker and special guest Drake Milligan.
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Monthly Wine Tasting at Farmer Joe's
6-8 p.m. — Farmer Joe's — Wine tasting event — Enjoy a cozy evening sampling various wines in a friendly atmosphere.
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Worth Tasting Culinary Getaway
12 PM - 6 PM — Luminary Hotel & Co. — $995+ Room — Indulge in a delicious culinary adventure with tastings, tours, and social hours in charming Fort Myers.
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Hermans Hermits with Peter Noone
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the swinging sixties with the legendary frontman Peter Noone.
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Lee County Golf Classic
11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — The Club at Renaissance — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun-filled golf scramble while supporting a local nonprofit.
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ECHO International Agricultural Conference
6:30 a.m. — Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast — Paid entry — Join practitioners and educators in sustainable agriculture for inspiring talks and hands-on workshops.
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