Florida Weekly - Fort Myers

01/13/2026

Bonita Springs’ Venezia Renaissance Faire is back and jam-packed with medieval experiences.

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01/13/2026

Fort Myers Collectorfest brings back childhood joy, a one-day haven for toy lovers, retro gamers and pop culture collectors of all ages.

Imagine walking the length of more than two basketball courts without ever leaving the world of toys, comics and collectibles. That’s the scale Fort Myers Collectorfest will bring to downtown Fort Myers on Sun., Jan. 18, as more than 10,000 square feet of indoor space becomes a living archive of p...

01/12/2026

Finally, after what seemed like years, 2026 has begun.

I swear, it feels like Thanksgiving happened back in late August. Was it because Christmas and New Year’s Day were both on Thursdays? With a few exceptions, it felt like nearly everyone was off for basically the entire month of December. At first, it was fun — there were plenty of gatherings, da...

01/12/2026

HEALTHY LIVING: Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to expanded food access in 2026.

As we begin a new year, I find myself reflecting on what our community has endured and what we have achieved together. The past year brought significant challenges for families across Southwest Florida. High food prices persisted, and when the federal government shut down and SNAP benefits were temp...

01/12/2026

Now in mid-January, every human being living south of I-4 between Tampa and Orlando can toss the cycle of standard North American seasons on its head and plunge into spring.

Now in mid-January, every human being living south of I-4 between Tampa and Orlando can toss the cycle of standard North American seasons on its head and plunge into spring. Most of our fellow Americans have plunged into winter, but not us. Winter has left us now that it’s January, except on the c...

01/12/2026

COLLECTOR'S CORNER: In the hunt for treasure, timing is everything.

In the hunt for treasure, timing is everything. I thought about that on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve as I visited my neighborhood, Goodwill. There I was, chatting with an acquaintance, when I saw one of the staffers wheeling a large painting to the front of the store. The front of the canvas wa...

01/10/2026

Spirit of the Earth brings the stories behind their unique gemstones and a place to find your Zen.

We all have it. Within our minds, there is a pull to the Earth, and a drive to discover the artifacts beneath its surface. This is exactly the feeling that becomes unlocked at downtown Fort Myers’ “Spirit of the Earth,” according to Owner Cheryl Schaaf. “Something in our brain that it attach...

01/09/2026

Literally walk to the beach from your home, whereas most have to fly!

Literally walk to the beach from your home, whereas most have to fly! Sanibel and Captiva Islands are known as two of the most prestigious and desired islands in the world! Known for the abundance of shelling, soft white sand, dolphin and pelican watching, swimming, boating, shaded bike/jog path, wi...

01/09/2026

Tween Waters Inn & Marina’s Tony Lapi kicks off the 21st annual series with stories of island history, famous guests and life on Captiva

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series opens Thursday, Jan. 22, with Tony Lapi, longtime innkeeper at the historic Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva Island, speaking about famous guests like “Ding” Darling and Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, plus other anecdotes from his ...

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

The doors are officially open!
South County Regional Library has reopened with a fresh new look, welcoming the community back with a ribbon cutting, tours and plenty to explore. Take a look inside and see what’s new.

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01/09/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday celebrating the life of a Black American, arrives on the third Monday in January, which is Jan. 19, 2026.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday celebrating the life of a Black American, arrives on the third Monday in January, which is Jan. 19, 2026. In his short 39 years of life, King did more to advance the cause of freedom and justice in this country than most presidents or other electe...