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Hello Fort Myers! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Goat yoga with a highland calf, a second chance job fair, and gold’s strongest run in decades + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fort Myers protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Opening doors to employment: Better Together and Park Alliance Church host a second chance job fair in Fort Myers today, connecting job seekers facing barriers with employers like Hertz and Naples Soap Company — see how to register.
Civic leadership opportunity: Fort Myers Beach is taking applications to fill a vacant LPA seat after John McLean joined the council. Apply by March 16. The LPA advises on land use and zoning — get all the details.
Local groups invited to host tables: 100+ Women Who Care meets today at Sanibel’s Tahitian Gardens with food and brews. $18,000 in season funding will boost awards, and the Shell Museum and IMAG offer reciprocal discounts — see how to get involved.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie that tastes like vacation: Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel serves a Signature Key Lime Pie that nails bright, creamy, and just-tart-enough without going overboard. Think silky citrus and a crisp crust… a perfect post-errand morale boost, an island-time reset you can enjoy right here, no beach bag required.
Fresh blooms, zero stress: If your kitchen table or Monday needs a lift, Fort Myers Florist creates bright, seasonal arrangements, from low-key bundles to bold “you’re a legend” gestures. They deliver around town, so treat yourself or surprise a neighbor. Happiness, scheduled.
New vertical playground: Central Rock Gym – Fort Myers packs 20,000 square feet of climb-how-you-like variety, with 45-foot lead lines, generous bouldering, auto-belays, yoga, and training boards. Easygoing vibes, kid-friendly programs, and a real community make it a breezy weeknight habit when you need a reset.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🐦 Six Mile Cypress Slough Birding Walk @ Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – This birding ID walk at Six Mile Cypress Slough is led by Jose Padilla-Lopez, a longtime photographer of the slough’s birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. Meet at the boardwalk entrance, and toss the lot two bucks an hour. Your binoculars, and your dignity, will thank you.
🐐 Goat Yoga @ Dim Jandy Ranch | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your downward dog could use a morale boost, roll out your mat for goat yoga with guest star Marsala, the Highland calf. Outdoors, all levels, and delightfully ridiculous, with time to feed the goats, snap photos, and relax. BYO mat, blanket, or towel.
⚾ YMCA Family Day @ Fenway South | Sunday (3/15) at 1:05 PM – The Sox play the Twins at Fenway South, and the Y turns it into a family day worth leaving the couch for. Tickets include a pregame on-field parade and a postgame Green Monster photo, and a portion of every seat supports YMCA Collier County.
🤠 NFS Ranch Spring Break @ NFS Ranch (North Fort Myers) | Monday (3/16) at 8:00 AM – Got a kid climbing the walls for Spring Break? NFS Ranch is running a real-deal horse camp in Fort Myers for ages 5–16, with small groups, riding, grooming, games, and barn know-how. Early drop-off, late pickup, and they come home dusty, proud, and blissfully tired.
🌊 Sun Splash Family Fun Day @ Sun Splash Family Waterpark | Monday (3/16) at 10:30 AM – Sun Splash Family Fun Day is serving peak spring break energy, with slides for the kids and a lazy river that doubles as adult quiet time. It’s a church family hang, $25 a person, lunch included, and sunscreen counts as a spiritual practice. Register online.
☘ St. Patrick’s Glass Painting @ Il Primo Pizza & Wings Cape Coral | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing luck or dodging amateur-hour crowds, try a St. Patrick’s glass painting class in Cape Coral and make your own pair of steins, wine, or pints, then sip, chat, and feel crafty. No experience, all supplies, limited spots. Family friendly.
🎩 Leon Etienne @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:30 PM – Whether you saw him on America’s Got Talent or just miss being genuinely surprised, Leon Etienne is bringing real-deal illusions to our backyard. Expect slick sleight of hand, sharp humor, and a few where-did-my-watch-go moments, hold the cheesy rabbits.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fort Myers report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 89°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 25%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 3 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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