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Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 09PUBLIC NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 26-DR-005783 Division: Judge Swift, Calys Kathy Fouskey Petitioner and Mia Horne Respondent Jabarr Reames Deceased NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Temporary By Extended Family TO: Mia Horne…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 09‘Never forget’
Christopher Spencer bought four JetBlue airline tickets to fly to New York City with his three sons. The retired firefighter looked forward to reuniting with his old crew. The flight was scheduled for September 12, 2001. Then on September 11, the world changed forever. “Everybody…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 08Rewind rock and remember
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre may be best known for bringing Broadway musicals to its stage, but this season, the theater is tapping into musical nostalgia while expanding beyond traditional musical theater. Beginning in September, Broadway Palm is expanding on its concert series…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 08The City of Fort Myers is building Midtown’s future from the ground up
During the 47 years I’ve called Fort Myers home, I’ve watched the city grow and transform. I’ve seen neighborhoods evolve and witnessed ideas that once existed only on paper become part of the fabric of our community. This deep-rooted connection gives me a special appreciation…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 08Benchmark General Contractors promotes Doug Hrabik to vice president of operations
Benchmark General Contractors has promoted Doug Hrabik, previously the firm’s senior project manager, to vice president of operations. In the role, he will take full ownership of the Fort Myers-based company’s construction operations from preconstruction through project closeout.…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 08No lion: It’s time to kick off football season
College football season is now well underway, so it’s time for the pros to begin play, too, as the NFL launches its 2026 season this week. Well, I suppose I should clarify that reference to “pros” since college players are now allowed to receive a small portion of their schools’…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 08And the winners are . . .
For the 16th year, Florida Weekly’s readers have proven themselves to also be writers. From May to July, we ran a series of 10 photo prompts for our annual Writing Challenge, and our readers sent 419 short stories in response. Now, we begin our next weekly series to give you the…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 08Cheers to conservation and craft beer
When you order a pint at Swamp Cat Brewing Company, you’re tasting weeks of planning, patience and precision. Every beer begins with a recipe, a handful of carefully selected ingredients and a brew day that can stretch for hours before the waiting even begins. For one brew day…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Its hardship is its possibility
I live in a Florida county, one of 67, with a full bouquet of political parties, although the more accurate term might be political persuasions. There are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, libertarians, socialists, rightists, leftists, conservatives, and, for lack of better…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 07Charitable Foundation of the Islands announces 2026 Generosity Breakfast
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is proud to announce the return of its Generosity Breakfast, taking place Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel Island in celebration of National Philanthropy Day. Presented by the CFI Board of…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 07Milkshakes, lamb and a ‘sizzling’ Tigress
A milkshake story from Ocean Prime National Chocolate Milkshake Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 12, so it’s timely to share this little tale about Ocean Prime. When restaurant founder Cameron Mitchell was dining out with his family years ago, his young son asked for a…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 07Community Cooperative launches “Saucy September” Food Drive to add flavor to emergency food assistance
September is National Condiment Month, and Community Cooperative is giving Southwest Florida a reason to celebrate! Throughout the month, the nonprofit is collecting sauces, spices, and condiments through its “Saucy September” food drive to help local families turn emergency food…