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Fort Myers
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harry Chapin Food Bank broke ground on a 110,175-square-foot Hunger Action Center in Fort Myers that will double its capacity to serve local neighbors. The new facility located at the southwest corner of Interstate 75 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd will feature expanded storage, a food pantry, and a computerized system for tracking supplies — construction is expected to run through fall. WGCU
- ➤ Today, Anna Natella celebrated her 113th birthday at American House Senior Living in Fort Myers—Florida's oldest resident and the nation's seventh oldest—surrounded by family, friends, and neighbors, and her relatives credit her long, healthy life to strong faith and a Mediterranean-style diet. Her milestone marks a celebration of resilience and community spirit. WINK News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Myers Fest celebrates Bollywood culture from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alliance for the Arts while Saigon Night Market begins at 3 p.m. with Asian street food and Buckingham Blues Bar hosts live blues music at 2 p.m.—tomorrow, Gulf Coast Humane Society will hold a yoga class with shelter pets at 11 a.m. for $20 per person to support animal care programs. Fox 4
- ➤ The 35th American Sand Sculpting Championship opened Thursday at DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach and will run through Monday. Twenty-seven artists, including 21 competitors from 10 countries, are shaping large sand sculptures with live music, vendor booths, and night-lit displays—details that highlight the event’s community focus. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Last weekend, Cypress Lake High School put on an electropop opera based on War and Peace that featured thirty students, a multi-tiered set, and costumes mixing old styles with a modern punk look—making the production both bold and unique. Senior Gigi Lieze-Adams played Natasha while also directing parts of the show, and she said the performance pushed everyone to try new techniques in acting and singing. WGCU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gulf Coast University hosted its second annual Disaster Day simulation, drawing more than 900 people to campus where 275 Health and Human Services students trained with first responders and the Florida State Guard to handle real emergencies — the drill featured realistic trauma scenarios with hundreds of actors. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RSW is expecting over six million travelers this Thanksgiving week as officials advise arriving two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights. The airport urges travelers to check for flight changes and plan extra time for parking—using the new $60 RSW Remote lot from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 may add 30 minutes to travel time. WINK News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New homes in Lee County built to Florida's strict hurricane codes are under scrutiny after Hurricane Melissa produced a record 253 mph wind gust that raised concerns over their safety. Local contractor Martin Del Barrio compared the situation to Hurricane Andrew while scientist Holgar Vömel warned that stronger designs require more materials + engineering, which could increase costs. WINK News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers coach Sammy Sirianni Jr. announced that he will retire at the end of the school year—ending a 40-season run and a legacy built by his father at Fort Myers High School. A stroke forced him off for two games in early September—he is now recovering well while remaining connected to the team and community. ABC7
- ➤ Southwest Florida high school teams played Week 2 playoff games on Nov. 20 as part of the 2025 postseason, with Lee and Collier schools competing for championship spots. Fans tracked live score updates during the games (providing key details) as local media covered the ongoing postseason action (with further updates expected). The News-Press
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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.
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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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Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Holiday Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets vary — Experience a magical evening of holiday classics and original pieces performed by the enchanting Lindsey Stirling.
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Humberto Plancarte and Los Ávila Concert in Florida
10:00 p.m. — 4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL — Ticket prices vary — An unforgettable night of live Mexican regional music featuring top artists and their greatest hits.
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SW-FloridaCon 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — $20 — Explore a vibrant pop culture collectors convention with fandoms from comics to gaming.
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Fiorentina Soccer Camp
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University — Early Bird pricing available — Experience elite coaching from Fiorentina Academy coaches in a supportive environment.
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The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge
Tuesdays – Sundays — Arcade Theatre — Tickets from $15 — Enjoy a delightful holiday comedy filled with laughs and life lessons as Scrooge sues the ghosts of his past.
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Comedy Night with Jimmy McCartney
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Jimmy McCartney as he highlights the absurdities of life.
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19th Annual Fort Myers Festival of Trees
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center — $2 admission, free with toy donation — Enjoy beautifully decorated trees and support local charities through festive fun.
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The Nutcracker by North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $22 — Experience a magical rendition of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic featuring over 200 talented students.
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