Happy Tuesday, Fort Myers. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Fort Myers Buzz serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Adults and teens with disabilities performed improv, work began on a 10 million dollar trail, and a hurricane resistant marina gets upgraded — catch up here.
State-level stories: Port St Lucie tops affordability charts, Indian River County boosts third grade reading to 90 percent, and L3Harris finishes its hypersonics expansion — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Support teens with cancer at Hayden’s Drive
- Jam for a cause at Music aLive
- Learn memory & brain health next Wednesday
- Network poolside with women business leaders
- Cheer on Bear Creek next Wednesday night
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
Ready to help with whatever Mother Nature throws your way
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Trails: You don’t have to drive hours for a nature escape; minutes from Fort Myers you’ll find boardwalks, shady loops, and surprise wildlife. These local trails prove adventure is closer than you think.
Business: We’re used to thinking Florida means beaches and theme parks, but its $1.7 trillion economy is legit country-status big… These biggest Florida companies are the reason why.
DIY: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero… AKA no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🛁 Sip & Scrub @ Scotty’s Bierwerks | Wednesday (8/27) at 7:00pm – Think your happy hour can get any better? Swing by Scotty’s Beer Works to whip up citrus-coconut-lavender salt scrubs while sipping your go-to craft brew. It’s the perfect excuse for a low-key girls’ night, or a solo self-care splurge.
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun Night @ Bell Tower | Thursday (8/28) at 5:00pm – Think you’ve outgrown cotton candy? Head to Bell Tower’s monthly Family Fun Night for Sweet Dreams’ spun sugar, face painting, bubble house hijinks, and wandering vendors hawking local goods. It’s free, it’s familiar, and your inner kid already hit RSVP.
✨ Unleash Your Gifts: Fueling Purpose, Passion, and Progress @ Hopsized Brewing | Thursday (8/28) at 6:00pm – Shake off the labels and tap into the talents that make you—well—you. This uplifting after-hours session dives into turning life’s “assignments” into platforms, ditching fear, and building real resilience. Expect collab energy with local sponsors and vendors, swag bag goodies, and giveaways galore. Bring a notebook, a friend, and your “let’s do this” mindset.
🎃 Summerween @ Fort Myers Brewing Company | Friday (8/29) at 2:00pm – Sick of sweaty afternoons and empty playlists? Two days of live jams from Rock Republic and Back Country Boys mix with food trucks, watermelon carving, and costume contests for all ages. Hit the Pop-Up Hat Bar for suspiciously stylish fedoras, then pray your closet survives.
🏴☠️ First Annual Pirate Festival @ Rumrunners | Friday (8/29) at 5:00pm – Swab your decks and polish that eye patch, locals, because Rumrunners is unleashing its first annual Pirate Festival alongside Jimmy Buffett Day. Think rum-scented air, shanties that even your neighbor might belt out, and treasure hunts with questionable X-marks. Booty is optional; spirit is mandatory.
This weekend
🛶 Kayak & Paddle Board Sale @ Estero River Outfitters | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00am – If you’re still just renting that kayak, consider this your sign to finally own one. Labor Day Weekend sale slashes prices on new and gently used kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, and PFDs. Even demo boats are up for grabs, so bring your checkbook and your ego.
🥕 Farmers Market & Craft Show @ Miromar Outlets | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00am – Grab your tote and head to the plaza for farm-fresh berries, heirloom tomatoes, and soaps so good they’ll outshine your usual gift-buying routine. Wander past one-of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, and art that didn’t come off a warehouse shelf. Come for the flavors, stay for the finds.
🎭 Murder for Two @ Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre | Saturday (8/30) at 11:30am – Two actors. Thirteen suspects. One piano—and a whole lot of chaos. This 90-minute, madcap whodunit spoofs old-school murder mysteries with quick-change characters and razor-sharp musical gags. The New York Times called it “ingenious,” so consider this your ticket to a laugh-out-loud matinee.
💃 The Ultimate Dance & Karaoke Party @ Alliance for the Arts | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – Grab your bell bottoms, hit the Alliance for the Arts gallery and theatre for disco grooves in one room and karaoke in the other. Think flares, feathered hair, and enough polyester to make your dad jealous, all celebrating 50 years of local arts.
🧘 WellFest @ Rooftop at Riverside | Sunday (8/31) at 7:30am – Grab your yoga mat and head to WellFest Bonita for a Sunday fitness sampler: run, HIIT, Pilates, and a mildly terrifying cold plunge, all set to a live DJ. It’s basically brunch for your body, with top instructors, community vibes, and a free drink.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/28 Sip, Shop and Stroll @ Promenade at Bonita Bay – 4 pm
- 8/29 Summerween @ Fort Myers Brewing – 2 pm
- 8/29 Limited Edition Band @ Rusty’s Raw Bar – 6 pm
- 8/29 Danny Masters Band @ Fraternal Order of Eagles – 7 pm
- 8/30 Studio 75: The Ultimate Dance & Karaoke Party @ Alliance for the Arts – 8 pm
- 8/31 Music aLive Fest 2025! @ Mango Rita’s – 12 pm
- 8/31 Comedy Night w/ Sloan @ The Celtic Ray – 7:30 pm
- 8/31 Twelve’Len @ Nice Guys – 8:30 pm
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Listed by: Michael McMurray (Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.)
Only six homes share Connie Mack Island, and this Mediterranean waterfront estate claims some of the best views in Southwest Florida. Four bedrooms, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass frame sweeping water and sanctuary vistas, while custom cabinetry, marble, and granite finishes keep things feeling extra luxe. The rooftop sun deck is made for sunset cocktails, and the raised negative-edge pool with integrated spa practically begs for a lazy afternoon.
The outdoor kitchen, whiskey and wine bar, and game room area make entertaining a breeze. Boaters get a private dock with lift and quick access to open water. A new high-performance roof, impact windows and doors, and a high-tech water intrusion system mean you can relax, rain or shine.
