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🌴 Major Events & Celebrations in Fort Myers
Your Weekly Arts & Entertainment Guide
Your insider’s look at Lee County's most anticipated happenings for August 18-24, 2025.
Here's what local organizers have planned to make your week unforgettable.
We recommend confirming with event hosts for the latest details and current schedules.
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🍽️ Food & Dining
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 3860 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
🦞 Details: Experience authentic Maine lobster rolls and seafood favorites from this popular food truck at the O'Reilly Auto Parts location.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 1943 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL
🍺 Details: Enjoy artfully curated charcuterie boards paired with craft brews in this unique collaborative dining experience.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Swamp Cat Brewing Company
🍻 Details: Support clean water initiatives while enjoying craft beer tastings, live music, and community spirit.
📅 Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Tap 42 Fort Myers
🥂 Details: Indulge in unlimited brunch favorites and bottomless mimosas at this popular weekend destination.
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👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL
🎤 Details: Sing your heart out to the biggest hits from the 1990s at this nostalgic karaoke night.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Mr Tequila Fort Myers
⭐ Details: Test your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away at this themed trivia night for Star Wars fans.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🌅 Details: Join the community for this popular gathering featuring breakfast-themed entertainment and activities.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 5632 Sunrise Dr, Fort Myers, FL
👵 Details: Watch grandmothers compete in this heartwarming cooking competition celebrating family recipes and traditions.
🎵 Music & Entertainment
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Street Yard
🎧 Details: Dance the night away with electronic music sensation DAYYLITE in this high-energy EDM showcase.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2158 Colonial Blvd #1, Fort Myers, FL
🎸 Details: Experience live rock music as Smack Daddy takes the stage at the popular Lumber Axe venue.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Swamp Cat Brewing Company
🎶 Details: Enjoy live music from The Patina Turners as part of the Beer Fest for Clean Water event.
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
🎙️ Details: Showcase your talent or enjoy performances from local artists at this rooftop open mic night.
🎭 Arts & Special Events
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
👗 Details: Experience cutting-edge fashion and support community empowerment at this stylish runway show.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Glory Days Grill
🐊 Details: Celebrate the start of the season with fellow Gator fans at this spirited welcome party.
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 2136 Bay St, Fort Myers, FL
🏃 Details: Join this exciting community event featuring entertainment and interactive activities.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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News Highlights, Fort Myers, FL
🔗 Fort Myers Commits $80M to Expand Drinking-Water Plant
The project aims to boost capacity and improve water quality for the next two decades as demand rises.
🔗 Allegiant to Launch First-Ever Service at RSW in November
Three initial routes will complement Punta Gorda service, with potential for more if demand holds.
🔗 Lee Clerk Trims Budget by $750K Without Cutting Services
Savings will be returned to county commissioners for priorities like infrastructure and public safety.
🔗 City & CRA Take Over Restoration of Historic McCollum Hall
After ending a developer agreement, Fort Myers will fund and steer the long-awaited renovation.
🔗 Utility Rate Case Paused as Potential Settlement Emerges
State regulators delayed hearings on proposed base-rate hikes while parties hash out a deal; new rates could take effect in January if approved.
🔗 Calusa Waterkeeper Opens Fall “Ranger Academy” Enrollment
Residents can train to monitor and advocate for local water quality—useful as seasonal conditions shift.
🔗 CRA Updates Long-Range Plan for MLK Jr. Corridor
The draft 2025 revitalization plan will guide which projects can receive CRA funding along the corridor.
🔗 Insurance Market Stabilizing, But Lee County Premiums Still High
Rates have leveled in parts of Florida, yet Lee’s average premiums remain elevated and coverage options tight.
🔗 144-Unit Affordable Community “Ekos on Evans” Breaks Ground
Backed by disaster-recovery funds, the Fort Myers development targets households at or below 70% AMI.
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