Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and Lee County Economic Development Office honored top local businesses on October 27 with the Industry Appreciation Awards for 2025—Bay Street Yard in downtown Fort Myers and McGregor's Public House in the Bell Tower shops won start-up awards, Storm Smart was recognized as a top manufacturer, NeoGenomics earned the Elevate Award for growth, and Liberty Aluminum was named best large business.

Robert Rauschenberg changed the way local artists create art by using new techniques and teaming up with others.

Gallery director Jade Dellinger said he lived in Fort Myers for over four decades and supported local art groups—his work brought global art trends to our community.

Lee County School District received a $301,600 donation from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation — funds that will furnish on-site childcare centers, expand enrichment programs in math, reading, science and JROTC, provide teacher training and host a College Night to help students learn about postsecondary options.

On Monday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m., the Fort Myers Beach Library will host a presentation on easy to grow flowering plants that help stem the decline of butterflies, bees, and other insects.

The event is sponsored by the Estero Island Garden Club—a brief garden club meeting will follow immediately afterward.

As the government shutdown nears its fourth week, nearly 3 million Floridians on SNAP face the risk of losing food support—families in Fort Myers worry about feeding their children if benefits end by Nov.

1. Local food banks and community leaders are urging cash donations as they prepare for a surge in demand.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. tomorrow at its Bridge Branch on College Parkway in Fort Myers—Lee Health needs donations to restore critically low blood supplies.

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.