Disney’s 170,000th wish: Tech-savvy 13-year-old Madison toured Walt Disney Imagineering and Disneyland Resort as Make-A-Wish’s 170,000th Disney wish recipient during the park’s 70th anniversary celebrations — find out how her dream became reality.
Estero eyes cutting-edge treatment center: Naples oncologist Dr. John Frangioni and Curadel Pharma have pitched a 43,000-sq-ft, two-phase cancer facility offering targeted alpha therapy, real-time tumor imaging and hopes of FDA approval by 2026 near Southwest Florida International Airport — find out.
Fort Myers reclaims McCollum Hall: The CRA and City Council have cut ties with Alexander Goshen and will now self-fund and steer the restoration of the 1938 Art Deco landmark — find out what’s next.
Matlacha Bridge Gets Repairs: Lee County’s board approved a $3.6 million contract on Aug. 13 to restore the Hurricane Ian–damaged drawbridge, with work beginning in early September and lanes staying open throughout the six-month project — learn what to expect.
Sanibel Secures City Catalyst Grant: The city landed $2,500 from the Florida League of Mayors to boost SanCap Resilience’s outreach—from community surveys and presentations to civic planning engagement—as it strengthens hurricane preparedness — find out what's next.
Other Fort Myers headlines this week
- Alico ends harvest, shifts to land development
- Alliance seeks scare actors for haunted attraction
- Florida market stable but Lee rates rising
- Lee County Clubs offer Career Launch program
- Fort Myers Beach nears completion, protect turtles
- Lakes Park fall festival registration open
