World War II veterans reunite for 80th anniversary tribute, Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation, back to school event, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Fort Myers. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Fort Myers Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Young vendors sell treats and crafts, Tarpon Point marina installs storm resistant docks, and World War II veterans reunite for an 80th anniversary tribute — catch up here.
State-level stories: Tiny Gulf island charms anglers and museum buffs, a $280 million program funds storm proof home upgrades, and SpaceX reuses a Falcon 9 booster — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore celebrity estate planning mistakes
- Get free backpacks and school supplies
- Sip floats to support hardworking caregivers
- Celebrate Back 2 School with scholarship run
- Discover Bell Tower’s final Explorers Summer Camp
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your furball deserves more than the same old kibble. These pet stores around Fort Myers stock everything from designer doggy delights to must-have bird toys.
Golf: Overwhelmed by Florida’s 1,000-plus courses? This travel guide tees you off on the Sunshine State’s finest greens.
Travel: Traveling solo after 50 doesn’t have to feel scary. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Fort Myers Theatre brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🎭 Oops! We’re a Troupe! @ Venturino’s Comedy Club | Wednesday (8/6) at 7:30pm – Grab your buddy and swing by for a musical improv night where an award-winning pianist tries to craft songs from your wildest suggestions, with special guest Alex Dagg. Expect non-stop laughs, cheeky banter, and enough audience participation to question your life choices, in good fun.
🌺 Polynesian Night @ TT’s Tiki Bar | Thursday (8/7) at 6:00pm – TT’s Tiki Bar is turning the waterfront into a bite-sized Polynesian escape, complete with hula, fire dancers, and drums to drown out your workday worries. Fuel up on a buffet more colorful than a sunset, then blame the rum for your ukulele habit.
🌱 Miami Vegan Dining Experience @ Luminary Hotel & Co. | Thursday (8/7) at 6:00pm – Think vegan dinners mean sad tofu? Think again. Chef Ellen Kanner’s four-course Miami-inspired menu at The Workshop will make you forget the steak, and she even throws in her new cookbook for post-dinner smugness, legal bragging rights included.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster@ Sopra Luxury Living Apartments | Friday (8/8) at 4:00pm – Nothing says beach town bliss like a lobster truck rolling into your neighborhood. Forget your usual Friday routine, dive into fresh Maine lobster rolls, claws, and tails, all served cashless so you can flip on that cranky lawn mower without fumbling for bills.
🕺 The Molly Ringwalds: 80s Dance Party @ Caloosa Sound Convention Center | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Nothing says summer nostalgia like cranking up your neon spandex, swapping sweaty leg warmers for air-conditioned bliss at Caloosa Sound. The Molly Ringwalds will blast every synth anthem that defined our awkward teenage years, so dust off your big hair and relive the magic.
This weekend
💃 2nd Annual Beginner Line Dance Workshop @ The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon | Saturday (8/9) at 8:30am – Think your two left feet are a lost cause? This second annual beginner line dance workshop, led by Mike Faith and Laura Gordon with DJ Anthony Gordon spinning, promises more high-kicks than heartbreaks, boots optional, enthusiasm mandatory.
🎒 Back to School Event@ Farmer Joe’s | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Farmer Joe’s is transforming into a makeshift candy carnival with $1 cotton candy, $1.50 cookie decorating, goodie bags, a gift basket raffle, and more, just in time for the back-to-school scramble. Bring the kids, or just come for moral support, and a sugar buzz.
✂️ SoulCollage® (Ages 18+) @ Alliance for the Arts | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Ever wish happy hour came with glue sticks and zero judgment? SoulCollage® is a crafty therapy gig for ripping up magazines and chatting with your inner guru, all while avoiding awkward small talk. Supplies are included for just a $5 spot fee.
🎵 Music Bingo @ McGregor’s Public House | Saturday (8/9) at 2:00pm – When your playlist runs dry, McGregor’s is spinning Beyoncé bangers, Metallica anthems, and those shower-worthy one-hit wonders you can’t quite place. Music Bingo scores you free drinks, themed prizes, and enough bragging rights to fuel your next trivia night.
🎶 Nostaljah @ Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina | Sunday (8/10) at 12:00pm – Nostaljah is back at the marina, pairing salty air, retro hits, and laid-back seaside vibes. Grab your favorite food truck fix, belt out nostalgic anthems, and tell yourself it’s just waterfront therapy under a pastel sunset.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Big Cypress @ Sugarshack Downtown – 6 pm
- 8/6 Oops! We’re a Troupe! @ Venturino’s Comedy Club – 7:30 pm
- 8/7 Kyle Smith @ Point Ybel Brewing – 6 pm
- 8/7 Riley Green @ Hertz Arena – 7 pm
- 8/8 The Crank’s Up @ Bayside Burger & Beer – 7 pm
- 8/8 The Dazzling DelRays @ Sneaky Pete’s – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 20 Watt Tombstone and more @ Nice Guys Pizza – 8 pm
- 8/8 Danny Masters Band @ Ralph’s Place – 8 pm
- 8/9 Nostaljah @ Backyard Social – 6 pm
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