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FORT MYERS Centennial Park construction delayed as Fort Myers city council disagrees on cost A park that forced the homeless community out in order to get renovated is now facing another obstacle. This time the work at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers has slowed due to the cost of building a new amphitheater. Three city council members during a Monday night Fort Myers City Council meeting voted against […]
LEE COUNTY Looking for work during the pandemic So many have been affected by unemployment, and almost 50% of those who lost their jobs think it’s permanent. “I don’t have a job right now and I’m looking,” said Sandy Spahn of Cape Coral. “I lost my job… I want to say March 7 is when they pulled me into the office to let […]
Fort Myers Fort Myers Mayor-elect Kevin Anderson lays out agenda On Nov. 3, Kevin Anderson was elected the next mayor of Fort Myers. Anderson says his message is that Fort Myers is a city for everyone. “Yes, we are up and coming,” Anderson said. “We are one of the fastest-growing cities, one of the best areas for retirement.” He has highlighted economic development as a key […]
FORT MYERS Luminary Hotel in Downtown Fort Myers now accepting reservations for November Looking to stay overnight in the Downtown Fort Myers area? Soon you will be able to enjoy a spectacular view from the Luminary hotel, which will start taking reservations beginning in November. Construction workers are working quickly to complete the 12 stories, 243 room Luminary Hotel project that features amenities such as a rooftop bar, […]
FORT MYERS Trump visit to Fort Myers will focus on seniors, White House confirms Mayor Randy Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that President Donald Trump will attend an event at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center – formerly Harborside Event Center – in downtown Fort Myers on Friday. A “presidential helicopter” was spotted Wednesday over downtown Fort Myers, and signs are posted on the garage across the street from The Luminary […]
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Check out what the Harborside Event Center will look like after renovations The bare walls and concrete floors inside the Harborside Event Center will soon be bright and brand new. There will also be a new name: Caloosa Sound Convention Center and Amphitheater. Rhonda Decherd, the director of catering and convention services at the Luminary Hotel, knows what the old event center looked like, having worked there […]
Fort Myers 48th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show on until Sunday The Fort Myers Boat Show, pushed back a day because of Hurricane Eta, is up and running this weekend. And while the multimillion-dollar boats may not be the first off the lot, organizers nonetheless expect a lot of boats to go. The boating industry is probably one of the few that did not take a […]
WINK NEWS 2021 Fall Festival and Halloween events in Southwest Florida Halloween is here, which means everyone is looking for fun activities. Below is a list of spooky activities for you and your family to enjoy. Ongoing Farmer Mike’s U Pick Fall Festival and Haunted Corn Maze. The 7th annual fall festival and corn mazes. Includes food truck, hayrides, paintball, and more. Farmer Mike’s U Pick, […]
Stores, gas stations and food distribution centers that are open following Ian From Naples to Fort Myers to Cape Coral and Punta Gorda, our region has been devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Ian, which slammed our state on Wednesday. While recovery efforts are quickly underway, many areas still find themselves without electricity or running water. Many businesses remain closed or are functioning with limited hours and crews. […]
FORT MYERS City hopes to turn ‘Rat Island’ into a destination with new Legacy Island Park Changes are coming for Legacy Island Park. A compromise, creating the park, allowed the city to build the Luminary Hotel. If you leave downtown Fort Myers behind, pass the Caloosahatchee and Edison Bridge ahead, you’ll find an island known as “Rat Island” to some and likened by the mayor to “Gilligan’s Island.” But come October […]