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Who's ready for the weekend? 🙌This weekend is packed with everything from farmers markets and kids' activities to concer...
08/07/2026

Who's ready for the weekend? 🙌

This weekend is packed with everything from farmers markets and kids' activities to concerts, craft workshops, and community events.

Save this post so you have it handy all weekend!

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08/07/2026

Updated Florida drought map released today. Little better. But not a lot. Still a few areas in level 3/4. Rainy season helping some. Definitely better than a couple months ago. www.spaghettimodels.com

It’s finally here! The splash pad at Lakes Regional Park is back open nearly four years after Hurricane Ian damaged the ...
08/05/2026

It’s finally here! The splash pad at Lakes Regional Park is back open nearly four years after Hurricane Ian damaged the original facility.

The $2.6 million rebuild brings all-new pumps, piping, fencing, and water play features for families to enjoy. And thanks to state emergency management funding, the project didn’t cost local taxpayers a dime.

Mark your calendars for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 26 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the completion!

The first weekend of August is packed with things to do across SWFL! 🎉Whether you're looking for family fun, outdoor adv...
07/31/2026

The first weekend of August is packed with things to do across SWFL! 🎉

Whether you're looking for family fun, outdoor adventures, live music, or great local food, there's something for everyone.

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🎬 Summer Movie Lineup Alert! 🍿Catch all the family movie fun happening around town:Paddington 2 – Fri 7/31, 3:45 PM @ Al...
07/31/2026

🎬 Summer Movie Lineup Alert! 🍿
Catch all the family movie fun happening around town:

Paddington 2 – Fri 7/31, 3:45 PM @ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato ($7)

Family Movie Night (Ratatouille & Trolls) – Sat 8/1, 5:00–8:00 PM @ Chocolattes (Roast House & Downtown)

Pokémon Detective Pikachu – Sun 8/2, 1:00 PM @ Backyard Social

Charlie the Wonderdog & Despicable Me 4 – Mon 8/3–Thu 8/6, All Day @ Your Local Regal Theater ($1)

The Secret Life of Pets 2 – Tue 8/18, 6:30 PM @ Mercato Piazza (Free!)

Grab the popcorn and mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone this summer! 🎥✨

Tonight's the night!Drop your child's favorite stuffed animal off at Cattyshack Cat Cafe in Gulf Coast Town Center by 10...
07/24/2026

Tonight's the night!

Drop your child's favorite stuffed animal off at Cattyshack Cat Cafe in Gulf Coast Town Center by 10 PM for an unforgettable sleepover with the cats. While your little one sleeps at home, their plushie will spend the night making furry friends, getting into adorable adventures, and having it all captured in photos.

Come back Saturday morning at 10:00 AM for breakfast (available for purchase) and pick up your well-loved friend by 10:30 AM to see everything they got up to overnight!

This is such a fun and unique experience for kids. Pajamas encouraged!

Weekend plans? I've got you covered! ☀️Here's a roundup of some of the best events happening from Fort Myers to N. Naple...
07/24/2026

Weekend plans? I've got you covered! ☀️

Here's a roundup of some of the best events happening from Fort Myers to N. Naples this weekend. Save this post for later and tag your weekend adventure buddy!

EDIT: Dates are misprinted on graphic. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th!

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07/21/2026

Looking for free ways to keep the kids entertained this week? Here are 6 library events happening across Lee and Collier counties that are worth adding to your calendar!

Shell Stroll is tomorrow! Join Love Sanibel Back for an island-wide treasure hunt! Visit local shops, collect free shell...
07/12/2026

Shell Stroll is tomorrow! Join Love Sanibel Back for an island-wide treasure hunt! Visit local shops, collect free shells, and redeem your passport for prizes, ice cream & shell painting. Monday, July 13 | Noon–4PM. Shop local, love Sanibel back.

07/12/2026

Join Level Up! Dads and Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson to learn about the inner workings of how a city operates on a day to day basis! Then, we will have a mock city council meeting ran by the Mayor and ten randomly selected children who will take questions and concerns from the audience of the res...

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