Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
Good morning, Fort Myers.
The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation will host a pickleball tournament at Bay Oaks on November 15th—participants can register for giveaways even if they do not attend in person.
Residents and visitors in Fort Myers can look forward to LeeTran’s free seasonal trolley and tram services that will return on Nov.
20. The Blue and Gold Lines will run downtown while the Fort Myers Beach tram will offer rides every 30-40 minutes from (8:20 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.) and fixed route changes will improve service.
The 53rd annual Fort Myers Boat Show will take over downtown Fort Myers from Nov.
13 to Nov. 16, featuring about 40 local dealers and 100 boat manufacturers displaying a wide range of boats and marine accessories — visitors will also find boating safety booths, lectures, and live music in Centennial Park.
Florida SouthWestern State College will host a series of educational events on Nov.
10 at its Lee Campus, Room U-102 in Fort Myers to commemorate Kristallnacht—featuring a history overview at 1:30 p.m., a live survivor talk with 90-year-old Steen Metz at 3 p.m., and sessions on legal and cultural impacts.
Lee County School District has launched a safety program that installs over 650 cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
The school district, Sheriff's Office and Bus Patrol are starting a 30-day warning period before a $225 fine is enforced—fighting dangerous driving behavior after December 8.
Work continues on the new Big Carlos bridge — which connects the south end of Fort Myers Beach to Lovers Key and Bonita Beach — and it will open on Nov.14.
Road closures will affect Cape Coral for the Veterans Day Parade on November 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Cape Coral Parkway between Cape Coral Street and Chester Street — drivers should use caution and plan alternate routes.
Midpoint Bridge will close for the Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk on November 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. — travelers are advised to use an alternate crossing.
Sixteen Southwest Florida high school football teams earned playoff spots when the FHSAA released the brackets on Nov.
6, and five first-round matchups are set for later this season. Local district champions including Community School of Naples, SFCA, and Riverdale will face teams from Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples — raising expectations for a competitive postseason.
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.
Yappy Hour Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy happy hour with your furry friends in a community-friendly atmosphere.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $54.73 — Experience a dazzling holiday show with festive charm, laughter, and spectacular acrobatics.
Family Fun Night at Bell Tower
5-7 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities in a vibrant local destination.
Christian Singles Fellowship Event
5-7 p.m. — Café Blue — $20 for non-members — Enjoy a night of fellowship and fun with local Christian singles in a relaxed setting.
Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift
6:00-7:04 PM — Music & Arts Community Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Taylor Swift performed by a string quartet in a magical candlelit setting.
14th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event
7:30-8:35 a.m. — Alico Arena — Registration from $20 — A festive community 5K run/walk supporting the FGCU Cross Country Program.
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