Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
Good morning, Fort Myers.
North Fort Myers residents have raised concerns about excessive speeding and poor lighting on Bayshore Road, which makes the road dangerous at night—especially after several crashes since 2023.
The Florida Department of Transportation was contacted about planned safety measures—awaiting further details.
Volunteers left Salty Sam's Marina on kayaks and paddle boards on October 25th to remove debris from Estero Bay’s mangroves during the 24th annual Monofilament Madness event hosted by Keep Lee County Beautiful—efforts meant to protect local wildlife from lingering storm trash.
Tisha Bayne and Sea Tow captain Israel Andujar noted that volunteers will keep cleaning up as more items from past storms surface.
College football fans in Fort Myers will watch Gulf Coast ABC air three matchups on Saturday.
At noon, Ole Miss will play Oklahoma; at 3:30 p.m., Alabama will face South Carolina; and at 7:30 p.m., Texas A&M will take on LSU — each team hoping to improve their season record.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Myers Christian Singles Mini Golf Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — PopStroke — $20 for Non Hub Members — Enjoy an evening of mini golf, yard games, and community with fellow Christian singles.
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