Sep11
Palm City Cinema is screening Hamilton at Riverside Community Center
Fort Myers' Palm City Cinema series has a free September movie night planned around Hamilton.
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Sep11
Cinema for Change turns a 9/11 screening into a media-literacy conversation
A free interactive film screening at Alliance for the Arts pairs a 9/11 commemoration with a conversation about new media.
Sep11
Honoring Our Heroes brings a 9/11 first responders tribute to Barbara B. Mann
Barbara B. Mann lists the Fort Myers Philharmonic's inaugural concert as a 25th-anniversary 9/11 tribute to local first responders.
Sep12
Sundown Concert Series turns Fort Myers Brewing into five sunset shows
The free Saturday series brings live bands, food trucks, a specialty beer, and optional VIP seating to Fort Myers Brewing.
Sep15
Florida Rep opens Forever Everly in the River District
Florida Rep’s season brings a live-music-and-film Everly Brothers rockumentary to downtown Fort Myers.
Sep17
A blues storyteller brings an intimate concert under the planetarium dome
ACMA's planetarium concert pairs acoustic blues storytelling with a Fort Myers venue built for a different kind of night out.
Sep19
Free Family ArtLab returns to the Alliance on September 19
Drop in for free art-making, gallery activities and games from 10 a.m. to noon.
Sep19
Friendly Forest packs pumpkins, animals, and planetarium shows into a fall weekend
Calusa Nature Center's fall celebration combines a pumpkin patch with games, animal talks, crafts, scavenger hunts, and planetarium shows.
Sep19
SWFL Fried Food Throwdown Takes Over Millennial Brewing
Millennial Brewing is lining up more than eight chefs and food trucks for a fried-food competition.
Sep20
Summer Nights Sock Hop Turns Alliance Into a Retro Dance Party
Alliance for the Arts is throwing a 1950s-and-60s sock hop with dancing, karaoke, and costumes.
Sep20
SWFL Bridal Showcase takes over Caloosa Sound
The National Association of Wedding Professionals is bringing an all-ages wedding showcase to Caloosa Sound Convention Center.
Sep24
LOCASH lands a Downtown Fort Myers stop during Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Island Hopper's Downtown Fort Myers run includes a LOCASH performance at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater.
Sep24
Nate Bass turns Caloosa Sound into a dinner-concert night
Caloosa Sound's calendar lists a Nate Bass dinner experience at The Workshop Culinary Theater on September 24.
Sep24
ACMA brings an Island Hopper songwriter showcase to SBDAC
A downtown Fort Myers songwriter showcase brings five Island Hopper performers into SBDAC for an intimate September concert.
Sep25
River Nights brings an Egyptian-themed YMCA gala to downtown Fort Myers
YMCA of Southwest Florida lists River Nights for September 25 at Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center.
Oct2
Dark Art turns downtown Fort Myers into a gothic gallery night
SBDAC's biggest open-call exhibit of the year invites visitors into a costume-friendly night of gothic, surreal, eerie, and unconventional art.
Oct3
Downtown Fort Myers farmers market gets a bigger fall footprint
The city calendar lists an opening bell for the expanded fall farmers market season with more than 70 vendors.
Oct4
United We Dance turns The Ranch into a full-throttle dance floor
The Ranch lists United We Dance as an 18-and-up rave-style night with house, techno, bass, lasers, and festival anthems.
Oct6
Gov't Mule and Ziggy Marley line up an October double bill at Barbara B. Mann
Barbara B. Mann lists Gov't Mule and Ziggy Marley for a fall Fort Myers concert with tickets on sale now.
Oct9
Broadway Palm opens a retro office-comedy musical run
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is putting a workplace comedy musical on its Fort Myers stage for an October-November run.
Oct16
October Music Walk brings a free four-hour concert crawl downtown
Local and regional musicians will line downtown Fort Myers streets for a free October night spanning jazz, blues, and rock.
Oct16
The Shark is Broken traps the Jaws cast backstage at Broadway Palm
Broadway Palm is revisiting a famously broken mechanical shark and the clashing personalities behind a classic movie.
Oct17
Alliance pairs an outdoor cult-movie night with a haunted maze preview
One ticket covers an outdoor cult-classic screening, themed activities, food trucks, and a first look at a new haunted attraction.
Oct17
SWFL Halloween Art Gala brings dark runway art to Millennial
October Whispers Art is staging a Halloween-themed night of runway looks and local art at Millennial Brewing Company.
Oct18
A gamer-themed Halloween family concert is coming to Barbara B. Mann
Gulf Coast Symphony is turning Halloween into a family concert with gamer-themed lobby activities, treats and a costume contest.
Oct20
Florida Rep opens Neil Simon’s fast-moving comedy in October
Neil Simon’s The Star-Spangled Girl starts its Florida Rep run at the Historic Arcade Theatre on October 20.
Oct29
Kylie Morgan brings the Healed Cowgirl Tour to The Ranch
The Ranch lists Kylie Morgan's Healed Cowgirl Tour for an 18-and-up Fort Myers concert night.
Oct31
Edison Ford is turning Halloween into a daytime fall festival
The estates are planning craft vendors, food, music and fall activities on Halloween day.
Oct31
Hairball turns Halloween into an arena-rock throwback
Caloosa Sound lists Hairball for a Halloween night rock spectacle in downtown Fort Myers.
Oct31
Boos & Booze turns Halloween night into a Fort Myers double-feature party
Alliance for the Arts is capping Halloween with a free movie night, concessions, and a seasonal cocktail alongside its haunted-house run.
Nov6
November galleries opening packs three new shows into one Fort Myers reception
Alliance for the Arts is opening three November exhibitions in one Friday evening reception.
Nov8
A full-day portrait lighting masterclass is coming to downtown Fort Myers
A hands-on class with professional models will move photographers from one-light portraits through multi-light setups, directing, and live critique.
Nov8
Alliance brings a Sunday songwriter concert to the Foulds Theatre
For the Love of Music, Vol. IV brings Michelle Malone and Kelly Neff to the Foulds Theatre on November 8.
Nov14
Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show is headed to Fort Myers
The holiday stage special runs November 13-14 at Barbara B. Mann.
Nov25
Florida Rep brings the thriller Wait Until Dark to the Arcade Theatre
The classic thriller opens November 24 and runs into December at Florida Rep’s Historic Arcade Theatre.
Nov29
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Plans Fort Myers Stop
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is scheduled for November 28 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
Dec4
Derrick Stroup’s Running Hot Tour Heads to Fort Myers
Comedian Derrick Stroup is scheduled to bring the Running Hot Tour to Fort Myers on December 3.
Dec12
The Fab Four brings an A Hard Day's Night tribute to Fort Myers
Barbara B. Mann lists the Fab Four's live tribute show for a December Fort Myers concert date.
Dec30
Straight No Chaser brings a holiday a cappella show to Barbara B. Mann
The nine-person a cappella group has a late-December holiday tour stop at Barbara B. Mann.
Jan15
The Expanding Man brings a Steely Dan-inspired concert to SBDAC
SBDAC lists The Expanding Man as a January concert built around Steely Dan classics, jazz-rock musicianship, and original material.
Sep1
Sizzle Dining turns September into a month of fixed-price meals across Lee County
Restaurants across the Fort Myers area are serving fixed-price multi-course menus all September while donating one dollar per meal to a local charity.
Sep1
Police reports show how a SWFL pool contractor allegedly pushed permits to 2044
WINK Investigates says court records show a Southwest Florida pool contractor is accused of altering public paperwork tied to unfinished pool projects.
Aug31
One dead, five trauma-alerted after Fort Myers crash
A two-vehicle crash near Cemetery Road and Dana Road killed one person and sent five others out as trauma alerts.
Aug24
Fort Myers man accused of setting fire to occupied home
Fort Myers police arrested a 24-year-old man after investigators said someone intentionally set fire outside a home while people were inside.
Aug6
Billions in projects could reshape downtown Fort Myers
WINK Investigations reports Fort Myers could see $8 billion to $10 billion in capital investment as residents question roads, views, and scale.
Aug5
Fort Myers man accused of threatening sheriff, state attorney and law firm
Deputies say a Lee County man made violent electronic threats, then investigators found synthetic marijuana and other suspected drug evidence during a search.
Aug3
Matt Devitt, WINK News headed to trial as evidence fight grows
A Fort Myers News-Press report says a judge set a 2027 jury trial in WINK News' lawsuit against former chief meteorologist Matt Devitt.
Jul30
Former bookkeeper accused of stealing $212K from Fort Myers demolition company
WINK reports a former bookkeeper is accused of routing more than $210,000 from a Fort Myers demolition and land-clearing business into personal accounts.
Jul29
Fort Myers man held without bond in mother's shooting and house-fire death
A judge ordered George Beemer held without bond after detectives described the homicide and arson investigation tied to his mother's death.
Jul20
Fort Myers approves $109M contract for long-awaited police headquarters
Fort Myers City Council approved a $109 million construction contract for a police headquarters project expected to start this fall.
Jul16
Fort Myers federal judge dies before facing impeachment proceedings
A federal judge tied to impeachment proceedings has died before the case could play out.
Jun25
Fort Myers extends free downtown garage parking to 2 hours through October
Fort Myers leaders approved a pilot that doubles free parking time at three downtown garages from one hour to two.
Jun25
Fort Myers man accused of cutting hole in gas station roof to commit burglary
Deputies say a Fort Myers burglary suspect cut through a gas station roof, then fled across the property and into a pond.
Jun24
Breeze Airways adds 3 new Southwest Florida routes starting at $69
Breeze Airways announced three new routes from Southwest Florida International Airport, with fares starting at $69 one way.
Jun22
Bomb threat shuts down downtown Fort Myers, turns out to be swatting call
A bomb threat forced downtown Fort Myers evacuations before police said the call was a swatting hoax.
Jun22
Fort Myers police and FWC are hunting a bear near Barden and Towles
Fort Myers police and wildlife officers are searching for a bear roaming a neighborhood near Barden Street and Towles Street.
Jun21
Fort Myers man was charged with DUI after a 2-car crash injured 3 on MLK Boulevard
A Fort Myers man was jailed after a two-vehicle crash on MLK Boulevard left three people hurt, according to police.
Jun17
Nathaniel Wilcox's family moves toward legal action against Fort Myers and pushes for heat safety changes
The family of Nathaniel Wilcox has filed a notice of intent against Fort Myers after his firefighter assessment death and says it wants new heat-safety protections.
Jun16
FGCU student charged with threat to conduct mass shooting or act of terrorism
A Fort Myers student at FGCU was arrested after investigators said his online messages crossed into a written mass-shooting and terrorism threat.
Jun14
Fort Myers council tees up Midtown project vote alongside utility and housing items
Fort Myers leaders are set to weigh the Midtown project along with water, sewer, stormwater, zoning, and affordable housing items.
Jun7
Fort Myers firefighters stop a 2-story apartment blaze from spreading
Fort Myers firefighters say heavy smoke poured from a two-story apartment building, but crews kept the fire pinned to a single room.
Jun5
Former Lee Schools safety specialist charged with soliciting 2 students
A former Lee County school safety specialist is facing felony charges after Fort Myers police said he sent explicit messages to two students.
Jun4
Fort Myers police say drivers still are not moving over for roadside stops
Fort Myers police say drivers keep violating the Move Over Law, putting officers and stranded motorists at risk.
May28
Fort Myers settles for six figures after old utility mistake wrecked a dream home
A Fort Myers couple won a $188,653 settlement after a long-hidden city sewer hookup failure wrecked their historic home.
May28
Property tax proposal threatens Fort Myers police building project
Fort Myers says a statewide property tax push could stall or kill its long-planned police headquarters project.
May27
Historic McCollum Hall could return as a restaurant and community hub
A key vote moves Fort Myers' historic McCollum Hall closer to a comeback as a restaurant, gathering space, and upgraded community anchor.
May23
Meteorologists say Sunday storms spun up landspout tornadoes in Fort Myers and Cape Coral
Gulf Coast News says meteorologists identified landspout tornadoes in Lee County after Sunday storms moved through Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
May7
City of Palms Park demolition approved, historic artifacts to be preserved
Fort Myers is moving ahead with tearing down City of Palms Park while preserving historic pieces from the site.
May7
OSHA finds safety violations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral tire deaths
Federal investigators flagged serious safety failures after fatal tire explosions at two Southwest Florida shops.
Apr30
Fort Myers Asks Private Communities to Submit Storm Debris ROE Forms
Fort Myers is asking gated and private-road communities to complete emergency debris removal Right of Entry forms before storm season.