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Happy weekend, Cape Coral!
In today’s happening-today edition: Jingle’s 777-day shelter wait ends, Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay on defense, Mamma Mia! live show, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Inside view on national defense: Retired Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay will speak at the Cape Coral MOAA breakfast Saturday, March 14 at Cape Royal Golf Course, sharing insights from Pentagon and NATO leadership — get all the details.
A long wait rewarded: After 777 days at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Jingle, the longest-waiting dog, found a forever home. A snowbird routine between Cape Coral and Michigan may help his skin allergies — read the full story.
Urban core taproom takes shape: Point Ybel Brewing Co. will open a second Fort Myers location within the next month, pending city approvals, offering 17 taps and live entertainment a short hop from Cape Coral — see hours, address and features.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Glow without the guesswork: The Skin Spot Laser Club keeps upkeep simple with natural-looking injectables, CO2 resurfacing, IPL, and skincare that fits real life. Expect results your coworkers notice but can’t quite name, thanks to a clinician-led approach and a neighborly vibe that makes consistency feel easy.
Hit the chains: Sneak in a quick round at North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole layout ideal for after-work tosses or weekend bragging rights. Easy to learn, satisfyingly hard to master, and a sneaky way to rack up steps without overthinking it.
Fries you’ll crave: When the snack mood hits, skip the drive-thru and go for the crispy, dunk-worthy fries at Nice Guys Pints & Pies. They’re the perfect sidekick to a slice or a pint, and they somehow vanish faster than your self-control… consider yourself warned.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍰 Cape Coral Farmers Market @ Cape Coral Farmers’ Market | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Cape Coral Farmers Market is calling, and Cheesecake Crazy is bringing the Crazies, those dangerously addictive little cheesecakes you pretend are just a bite. Swing through for fresh produce, neighborly chatter, and a sweet treat that wrecks moderation, diets, and any plan to share.
👗 17th Annual Fashion Show @ The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap glossy runways for real joy, this is it. Special Populations participants pick their outfits and own the catwalk. Come for the gourmet lunch, prizes, and wine pull, stay to outbid your neighbor with zero remorse.
☘ St Patrick’s Day Car Show @ American Gold Miner (North Fort Myers) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Trade the green beer for gleaming chrome at a St. Patrick’s Day car show supporting Special Olympics. Last time pulled 250-plus cars, so expect a 50/50 raffle, plenty of shamrock paint, and that satisfyingly local mix of rubber, nostalgia, and doing good.
🎻 Echoes of the Danube @ Music & Arts Community Center – 13411 Shire Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Skip the airport lines and take a Danube cruise from your seat as Gulf Coast Symphony sails from Viennese glitter to Balkan snap. Strauss, Brahms, Enescu, and Liszt, plus Blue Danube, beloved waltzes, and rhapsodies. Dress shoes optional, gentle swaying encouraged, bragging rights guaranteed.
🎭 Mamma Mia! @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW (Fort Myers) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Mamma Mia! is bringing its ABBA-fueled good time to town, the kind of live show where you know every lyric, even if you swear you don’t. Bring a friend, park the cynicism, and snag seats at FindTick before they vanish, be a Dancing Queen again.
🎾 Madisen’s Match @ The Landings Golf Tennis & Yacht Club (Fort Myers) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Tennis folks, trade pickleball gossip for real spin. The Bryan Brothers return to headline Madisen’s Match, with a legends camp, a VIP Pro-Am, and an exhibition at The Landings. Learn from the Hall of Famers, whiff a few, then call it cross-training for happy hour.
🎨 Step By Step Batik: Slice of Italy @ Alliance for the Arts (Fort Myers) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Roll up your sleeves for a full-day batik workshop serving a slice of Italy, minus the jet lag. You’ll layer melted wax, watercolor, and Ginwashi rice paper for a fabric-like finish, all supplies included, just six spots for real attention; lunch is on you.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Cape Coral report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 50%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 67%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
This house is wild
A CCCIA and BIA-honored 3,600-square-foot Koogler Homes showpiece along 260 feet of Cape Coral canal frontage. The Crown Jewel features museum-grade art, a mirrored-ceiling bar with two-story illusion, and a hidden back kitchen with gas cooking and pet bowls. Bi-fold glass opens 30 feet to a yard with sunken chickee lounge, 135-inch TV, pool, spa, putting green, and zero-entry ramp.
Take a peek inside →
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