Goodwill Southwest Florida Store Opens in Former Muscle Car City
Goodwill Southwest Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Punta Gorda thrift store July 30 at 10175 Tamiami Trail, the former home of the Muscle Car City Museum. A crowd of more than 250 people showed up for the ribbon cutting. The relocation from Goodwill’s previous store at 3415 Tamiami Trail adds about 4,000 […]
This Weekend in Fort Myers: August 14–16
Looking for something to do? Here are five easy picks around Lee County this weekend, from free art and a family movie night to opening night at the theater. Friday, August 14 Free Exhibit Reception at the Cape Coral Art Center Friday, August 14, 5 to 7 p.m. | Cape Coral Art Center, 4533 Coronado […]
Cape Coral Opens Festival Park With a Friday Ribbon Cutting
Cape Coral has a new place to play, and the city is throwing open the gates this Friday. The ribbon cutting for Festival Park is set for Friday, August 14, at 9 a.m. at 2609 NW 11th Court. It is open to the public and you do not need a reservation to come. The park […]
The Lakes Park Splash Pads Are Open Again
Good news for anyone who has been driving past Lakes Park with a hot, restless carload of kids. The splash pads reopened on Wednesday, August 5, after being closed for restoration work. Lakes Park sits at 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. The splash pads run daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and they […]
This Weekend in Fort Myers: August 7–9
The second weekend of August is a good one to be out and about in Fort Myers. Art walks, a farmers market, and a big afternoon of family fun with adoptable pets. Here are five ways to enjoy it. Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Groundbreaking Friday, August 7, 5:00 p.m. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor […]
Own a Piece of Red Sox History: Fort Myers Is Selling the Original City of Palms Park Seats
Baseball fans, here is your chance to bring home a real piece of Fort Myers history. The City of Fort Myers is selling the original stadium seats from City of Palms Park, the downtown ballpark where the Boston Red Sox held spring training for nearly two decades. As the City of Palms Park era comes […]
This Weekend in Fort Myers: July 31–August 2
Looking for something fun close to home? Here are four ways to enjoy the first weekend of August around Fort Myers. Retro Rooftop Dance Party Friday, July 31, 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center rooftop, downtown Fort Myers. Dance to the greatest hits of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s under […]
Boys & Girls Clubs Opens Teen Center at Park Meadows Community Club
REPRESENTATIVES FROM SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION, SEAGATE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PARTNERS HELD A RIBBON CUTTING TO DEDICATE THE CLUB TEEN CENTER Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County dedicated The Club Teen Center, a new space reserved exclusively for members 13 and older to collaborate with their peers, complete homework, socialize and plan for their future. […]
This Weekend in Fort Myers: July 17–19
Summer is in full swing, and this weekend has a little of everything: live music downtown, baseball with your dog, and a morning with the birds. Here are five picks for July 17 through 19. July Music Walk – Downtown Fort Myers Friday, July 17 | 6:00 PM | First Street & Hendry Street, Fort […]
There’s Something for Everyone at the Alliance for the Arts This July
If your summer needs a spark, the Alliance for the Arts has a packed July calendar at its McGregor Boulevard campus. Saturdays start with the Alliance Morning Market at 9:00 AM, followed by Family ArtLab at 10:00 AM, a hands-on session for kids and parents to create together. At noon, the Reel Families film series […]