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Hey Fort Myers, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Bubble Beach Bash Jeep Night, a $6 million waterway cleanup, and a new Point Ybel Brewing spot + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Community, cars, and compassion: Bubble Beach Bash Jeep Night will roll into Fort Myers Hooters Wednesday, March 11, 5 to 9 p.m., featuring a Show and Shine, prizes, and pet adoptions with Paws Crossed — get all the event details.

Targeting bacteria in waterways: Fort Myers received a $6 million federal grant to clean polluted canals and creeks, funding trash removal, tree canopy trimming, and dredging to improve water quality and strengthen storm resilience — get all the details.

Brewery expands downtown footprint: Point Ybel Brewing will open a second spot soon at 2180 W First St in Fort Myers, with 17 taps and in-house pours, pending final city approvals — get details on hours and taps.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Sip wine and paint a tropical getaway
• Celebrate Goodwill’s Diamond Year Breakthrough Awards
• Sip and paint a monarch butterfly

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Sandwich fix, sorted: When the midday slump hits, head to Wicked Good Deli for New England style subs, speedy service, and big flavors. Standouts include the Wicked Famous Steak Bomb and a proper pastrami, so you can stroll back to work satisfied… maybe even smug.

Swap screens for cypress: Wander the boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, where gators, turtles, and wading birds handle the soundtrack. It’s a simple, peaceful reset close to home, real Florida nature without the haul. Bring curiosity and your inside voice.

Collectible fix, incoming: Whether you’re after the newest Funko, a hard-to-find Marvel figure, or fresh Pokémon packs, Infinite Toys and Comics keeps the fun well stocked, with real humans ready to steer you right. Think of it as your local gift emergency backup… quick help, zero algorithm.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎥 UFTA Film Screening @ Alliance for the Arts | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – A night at Fort Myers’ Alliance for the Arts means local stories on the big screen, courtesy of UFTA’s short film showcase. It’s free, open to everyone, and an easy yes. Come be entertained, cheer for your neighbors, then dissect the endings like seasoned critics.

🥕 Weekly Friday Farmers Market @ Sherman Soccer Complex | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Friday mornings in Gateway mean one thing, the farmers market is back on Griffin Drive. Stock up on fresh produce, legit baked goods, and flowers that last longer than my New Year’s resolution. Stroll, sip coffee, run into neighbors, pretend it was the plan.

👫 Friends Come Free Weekend @ Crunch Fitness – Boy Scout | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Whether your friend’s been curious or just frugal, bring them in any weekend, show this to the front desk, and their $15 guest fee vanishes. It’s an easy win for quality hang time, 18+ only, and yes, regular club rules still apply.

🥕 Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market @ Downtown Fort Myers | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning downtown means the new farmers market, with peak produce, fresh bread, and three familiar faces before coffee. Find it in front of Seed and Bean on Broadway, just down from Starbucks. Come for tomatoes, stay for the people watching.

🎶 BrylCream Band @ Daddy Dee’s Ice Cream Parlor (North Fort Myers) | Monday (3/16) at 6:30 PM – Spring evenings call for a parking lot singalong, so BrylCream is back at Daddy Dee’s with Motown, Classic Rock, Disco, and Doo Wop for the soul. It’s free, just bring a chair, park around back, snag a cone, and tip the scoopers.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Fort Myers report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 89°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 4%

Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 1%

Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 2 to 7 mph.

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