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Morning Fort Myers! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Child's suspected fentanyl overdose at Fort Myers hotel leads to arrests
- See what's new at the freshly reopened Crescent Beach Family Park
- What was inside the free Summer Savings Kits handed out in Fort Myers?
Also on today's calendar: Narrative Musicale: Keys Across America and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 79.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Child, 10, Hospitalized After Suspected Fentanyl Overdose At FL Hotel: Sheriff (patch.com) — Fort Myers readers are learning more about a frightening incident at a local Quality Suites, where deputies found a 10-year-old child unresponsive from a suspected fentanyl overdose. Lee County deputies used Narcan to revive the child, then discovered fentanyl and paraphernalia within easy reach in the room, leading to the arrests of two adults on child neglect and trafficking charges. 
2. Celebrate Crescent Beach opening; new guide for Lee County, Florida (news-press.com) — Crescent Beach Family Park on Fort Myers Beach is fully reopened with new beach access points, ADA improvements, shaded picnic areas and paths after a $1.3 million restoration. Funded by FEMA, impact fees and tourist taxes, the upgrade showcases how visitor dollars support local amenities, and comes with a new Visit Fort Myers digital guide to explore more of Lee County.
3. FPL and Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida distribute summer savings kits (wgcu.org) — Income-qualified Fort Myers families picked up free Summer Savings Kits at the STARS Complex, thanks to a partnership between Florida Power & Light and Harry Chapin Food Bank. Alongside regular food distribution, residents received simple tools and tips to cut cooling costs and stretch tight household budgets during the peak summer heat.
4. Pirate Fest returning to Salty Sam's Marina (fortmyersbeachtalk.com) — Pirate Fest is sailing back to Salty Sam's Marina on Fort Myers Beach on Saturday, September 19, with free admission, parking and docking. Families and boaters can enjoy pirate games, treasure hunts, live music, themed food and drinks, plus a pirate ship open for exploring and contests for best-decorated boats.
5. Growing back: Fort Myers Beach restores its tree canopy after Hurricane Ian (floridaweekly.com) — Fort Myers Beach is steadily regaining its leafy look as the town plants 74 new, storm-hardy trees along North Estero Boulevard, Bay Oaks and Palm Avenue Beach Access with federal grant support. Officials say the growing canopy will boost shade, stormwater control and resilience, marking another visible step in the island's long-term recovery from Hurricane Ian.
📸 Around Fort Myers
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Myers
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- Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) 12:00 PM →
Fort Myers Beach Calendar
12:00 pm - CANCELED - Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearings →
Fort Myers Beach Calendar
9:00 am - Narrative Musicale: Keys Across America →
Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
4:00 pm - Town Council Meeting 9:00 AM →
Fort Myers Beach Calendar
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Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- In the Galleries - August and September 2026
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
9:00 am - Painting with Terry Lynn AM, PM and Evening (all levels)
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
9:30 am - Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
9:30 am - Instructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
9:30 am - Hula Dance (Ages 3-12)
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
4:30 pm - Watercolor with Linda Benson
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
9:30 am - Neurographica (16+)
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
6:00 pm - The Quill: A Writers Circle
Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST DOG ALERT!
Have you seen this pet? Archie was lost on August 15, 2026 and was last seen near Wesley Chapel, FL Sable red/gold long-coated toy dog, 9–10 lbs,… (Nextdoor Devonwood) - LOST/FOUND DOG — PLEASE SHARE 🐾
I almost hit this sweet dog last night on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd near Roberto Clemente Park. He was very friendly and sweet, so I stopped to help him. I… (Nextdoor First - Cleaveland)
- City of Fort Myers FL posted a job opening for Solid Waste Operator I in Fort Myers. Apply here.
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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