Fort Myers Right Now

Restoration and shoreline stabilization work is underway around the Seven Islands development area after concerns over mangrove removal. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this environment update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Fort Myers Beach community coverage — Fort Myers Beach Observer — 2026-08-25
  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/

Voting is underway in the annual Best of Cape Coral readers' choice program highlighting local businesses and services. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this business update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Fort Myers Beach officials have approved waivers tied to Roar Offshore events scheduled for September 11 through 13. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this events update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Southwest Florida community calendar coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/community-news/

Town administrative issues remain in focus as two directors are on leave while procurement practices are reviewed. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this government update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Rob Howell, known locally as Ranger Rob, has resigned his seat on the town's Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this government update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Audubon is reminding beachgoers to respect posted nesting areas as Southwest Florida's shorebird nesting season approaches its end. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this environment update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Fort Myers Beach community coverage — Fort Myers Beach Observer — 2026-08-25
  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/

Work is beginning on the replacement Fort Myers Beach Pier, a roughly 1,000-foot structure funded with FEMA, tourist tax and RESTORE Act money. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this development update.

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• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Cape Coral has approved tougher enforcement language and fines aimed at unlicensed contracting activity. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this government update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Sizzle Dining returns for September with about 140 participating restaurants across Southwest Florida, marking the event's biggest year yet. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this food update. The story is part of this morning's broader local news sweep and will be updated as new confirmed information becomes available.

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• Southwest Florida business and dining coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/business/

Cape Coral City Council is reviewing proposed FY27 fees and assessments covering services such as solid waste, fire protection, lot mowing and deferred assessments. Fort Myers Right Now has the key local context, what residents should watch next, and the practical timing or location details tied to this government update.

Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

SOURCES

• Current Southwest Florida local coverage — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/