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Hello Lehigh Acres! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Back to school bash, the Wizard of Oz, and a blood drive honoring Adam Jobbers-Miller + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Award-winning city teamwork: Cape Coral and Fort Myers shared the Florida League of Cities’ 2026 Municipal Achievement Award for projects including Caloosahatchee Connect, a water-reuse partnership protecting the river and expanding water supply -- see the award details.
Community drive in action: Edison National Bank and Bank of the Islands are collecting back-to-school supplies at Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva branches, with donations delivered before Aug. 11 to support Lee County students -- see what to donate.
Honoring a fallen officer: The eighth annual Adam Jobbers-Miller blood drive continues today, July 22, at Lee Memorial Hospital, then moves July 23 to Fort Myers Police Department. Donors receive a shirt and pin -- learn how to participate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh pick, no fuss: Need a break from sad desk salads? Buckingham Farms does breakfast and lunch with produce grown right there, plus eggs from their own chickens. Grab something tasty, then browse the market for local jams and just-picked greens so dinner at home feels mildly impressive.
Time for a refresh: ROSYVELY FURNITURE keeps it local, right here in Lehigh Acres, with living room, dining, and bedroom sets that don’t wreck your weekend or your budget. Bilingual folks help you pick what fits, and there are financing options that don’t require traditional credit, even by text, so upgrades actually happen this week.
Fresh air, no fuss: Need a low-key spot to move, unwind, or let the kids burn off that post-homework turbo, Veterans Park has room to roam, spots to play, and just-enough excitement to keep everyone happy. Pack water, text the group chat, and make it your midweek sanity pit stop.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧙 The Wizard of Oz @ Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (Fort Myers) | Wednesday (7/22) at 11:30 AM – The Wizard of Oz means ruby slippers, a yellow brick road, and zero GPS, for once. Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion head for the Emerald City in this timeless family favorite. Bring the kids, or borrow some, and hum along.
🏝 Island Craze @ Triton Cay (Fort Myers) | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:00 PM – Give your sink a night off and wander over to Island Craze, the food truck roundup serving island-inspired bites, smoky barbecue, and guilty-pleasure desserts. Think picnic tables, neighborly chatter, and that one truck with the line that is always worth it.
🧩 Intro to Mosaics @ Swamp Cat Brew Co (Fort Myers) | Thursday (7/23) at 6:00 PM – Whether your last craft was a volcano or a vision board, this mosaic class in Fort Myers lets you choose from flamingos to sea turtles and make a $45 to $80 piece, drink included. Over 100 designs, ages 8+, with grouting finished tomorrow at home.
🎨 Art Without Rules: A Teen Multimedia Studio @ Alliance for the Arts (Fort Myers) | Thursday (7/23) at 6:30 PM – Got a teen who treats the dining table like a canvas? This weekly studio invites ages 13 to 18 to experiment with painting, drawing, and mixed media, pick up bite-size mini-lessons, and build personal projects in a supportive space.
🚫 We're Not Going Back to School! @ Slick City (Fort Myers) | Friday (7/24) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re a veteran homeschooler or just homeschool-curious, dodge the swampy SWFL heat at Slick City’s indoor action park and let the kids slide themselves tired. Mingle with families, meet vendors and class providers, and celebrate the community that keeps learning fun, flexible, and air-conditioned.
🎒 Back to School Bash @ Suncoast Credit Union - East (Fort Myers) | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – Fort Myers, treat this like your preseason for school shopping. Suncoast's Back to School Bash hands out bags and supplies, plus free games, snacks and refreshments, live music, prizes, on-site membership openings, and giveaways, while the kids burn energy and you enjoy not spending.
🃏 Ft Myers Summer Collectorfest 2026 @ Caloosa Sound Convention Center (Fort Myers) | Sunday (7/26) at 9:00 AM – Clear some trunk space and hit Ft. Myers’ Summer Collectorfest, a one-day-only, final 2026 hurrah packed with toys, games, comics, and unapologetic nostalgia. From Star Wars to Strawberry Shortcake, kids snag free Hot Wheels or Pokémon, and you call it family time while shopping your childhood.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Lehigh Acres report Weather forecastToday — High: 94°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 34%
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 18%
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Key West style two-story stunner is packed with upgrades, from the cedar-stained vaulted patio and porcelain plank floors to the airy living room with transom windows and 8-foot doors. The master suite opens to a screened balcony over the pool, while the heated saltwater oasis, separate in-law suite, new roof, and 3-car-wide garage add standout appeal.
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