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Fort Myers
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roberto Clemente Park reopened with major upgrades — now featuring the largest playground slide in Southwest Florida — and hosted the Winter Wonderland Festival as hundreds of Dunbar families gathered today to enjoy the new amenities and honor its historic ties. WINK News
- ➤ Family, friends and first responders gathered on Saturday in Babcock Ranch to honor Corrections Lieutenant William Garlick who died last week in a motorcycle crash. His daughter urged everyone to carry forward his legacy (integrity, compassion and service) as a tribute to his life. WINK News
- ➤ Tropicalia invites local readers to share their best Southwest Florida photos, including shots from Fort Myers and Pine Island. Email your full name, location and camera details + photo if you want a chance to be featured. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Guided tours at Koreshan State Park in Estero display quirky artifacts and historic equipment from a 1800s sect that believed in a hollow universe — tours cost $10 and run on Dec. 21, 23, and 26 at the Historic Settlement entrance on 3800 Corkscrew Road. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida reinstated its black bear hunt for the first time in over a decade, beginning Dec. 6 — in approved zones including Collier County. Hunters in Southwest Florida each have a permit to take one bear, and officials will monitor the hunt until Dec. 28 or when the quota is met. WINK News
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A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the festive transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in this classic Broadway adaptation enriched by iconic music.
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9th Annual Builders Care Charity Clay Shoot
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Bermont Shooting Club — Sponsorship available — Compete in a fun and competitive clay shoot while supporting housing repairs for local homeowners in need.
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Fort Myers Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4-9 p.m. — City Tavern — Tickets required — Embrace the holiday spirit with the ugliest sweaters in town during a festive pub crawl filled with games and prizes.
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Every Christmas Tour Featuring Michael W. Smith
7-8:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a renowned artist spreading joy through music.
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The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge
7 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Check event website for ticket info — A unique theatrical retelling of a classic Christmas tale in a courtroom setting.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6-9:45 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols beautifully performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge
7 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Check website for ticket price — Experience a unique twist on a classic tale in this engaging theatrical performance.
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Christmas Celebration for Christian Singles
6:30-9 p.m. — Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium — $13 for Holiday Lights ticket — Experience a magical evening filled with Christmas lights, a laser show, and cozy bonfire conversations.
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Advice Performance
7 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a captivating night of performing arts in Fort Myers.
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Advice
2-3 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the captivating performance of 'Advice' in a top-rated theatre.
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