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Hey Lehigh Acres, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Drone video of diverging diamond interchange, Point Ybel Brewing Co. expanding, BBQ, bands, and and brews for Builders Care + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Big changes for commuters: Drone video shows Daniels Parkway projects in Fort Myers, including a diverging diamond interchange and Three Oaks Parkway work, underway amid spring training traffic with adjusted signals to ease congestion — see what’s planned and when.

What to expect inside: Point Ybel Brewing Co. will open a second location in Fort Myers soon, pending approvals, with 17 taps and live music for nearby Lehigh Acres beer fans — get address, hours, and features.

Community philanthropy in action: 100+ Women Who Care Sanibel & Captiva Islands meets tomorrow at Tahitian Gardens with food and brews, plus $18,000 in new funding boosting grants. Two museums offer reciprocal admission discounts — get all the event details.

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:

• Enjoy free wine tasting and shopping
• BBQ, bands, and brews for Builders Care
• Celebrate Easter at Eastside Baptist egg hunt

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Serious sammie fix: Maggy’s House keeps it low-key with deli sandwiches that actually hit, like steak, chicken Caesar, or a classic piled-high build that rides along for lunch or game night. Friendly folks, quick pickup or delivery, and absolutely zero overthinking.

Weekday reset spot: Between the splash pad for little whirlwinds, the skate park, a shady walking loop, and the Paws 4 Duty dog park, Veterans Park and Recreation Center makes weekday cabin fever manageable. Pack water and sunscreen, then let everyone run wild… so your evening ends blissfully calm.

Toy bin sanity saver: Puddle Jumpers Resale lets you swap outgrown kid gear and discover gently loved toys without the big-box chaos. Family-owned since 2009, their finds rotate fast, so you might just snag something that entertains longer than five minutes.

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 →

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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.

🤟 ASL 1 Class @ Goodwill Industries of SWFL Community Resource Center | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Let your hands do the talking with a five-week ASL 1 class in Lehigh Acres, Thursday evenings at Goodwill’s Community Resource Center. Deaf instructors lead it, $75, free for Deaf and hard of hearing, family discounts, and a certificate. Register at dhhc.life.

🍓 Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale @ Alva Methodist Church | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Skip the big box nursery and hit Alva Garden Club’s Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale for homemade strawberry shortcakes, hundreds of plants, and small-town charm you actually like. Food trucks, crafts, produce, books, and baked goods keep it lively, and parking and admission are free.

💍 Spring Wedding Expo @ The Venue at Mudge Ranch (Labelle) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – If you’re engaged, re-engaged, or just in it for the cake, head to Mudge Ranch in LaBelle for a spring wedding expo with free admission. Wander the ranch, meet vetted vendors, sip and sample, ogle florals and décor, and tour picture-perfect ceremony spots, prizes included.

🍷 Wine Tasting and Vendor Market @ Buckingham Farms (Fort Myers) | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats an easy afternoon at Buckingham Farms, with fresh air, good grub, and a free wine tasting from noon to two. Wander the vendor market, find actually useful gifts, then pretend you bought them for other people, and call it self-care.

🗑 Trash Off Trails @ Daniels Preserve (Fort Myers) | Thursday (4/16) at 9:00 AM – Trade your morning doomscroll for a walk with purpose at Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek in Alva. Bring a glove, a trash sack, and a friend, then earn your brunch with the crew. Guests welcome, and call 239-994-8147 the day prior.

🎉 Five Fold Festival @ Kingdom Culture Ministries (Fort Myers) | Saturday (4/18) at 11:00 AM – Free festival at Kingdom Culture Ministries, with live music, a drumline, a car show competition, and family-friendly fun. Bring the crew for free admission, food and drinks, guest artists, and photo ops. Shine up your ride, or just judge the chrome with a lemonade.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lehigh Acres report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 89°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 5%

Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 2%

Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 1 to 6 mph.

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