FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2026) – The Fort Myers City Council approved an employment agreement with Ronald A. Dente Jr. to serve as city attorney, while Lilliana Baker was sworn in as city clerk during the council’s Sept. 21 meeting.

Oktoberfest is returning to FMBrew October 15–18! Enjoy four days of 50+ beers and seltzers, live music, local food trucks, a FREE stein-hoisting competition, and exclusive Oktoberfest merch. Featuring Ben Allen Band, Rock Republic, Austin James Band, Weaver & Wilkins, Matt & Zack, and more. FREE to attend and family-

Bay Street Yard, downtown Fort Myers’ popular outdoor entertainment venue, is the perfect place to catch this season’s college and NFL football games.

Join us as we honor this year’s winners at the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards! Tickets are $100 per person and include networking, a plated lunch, and admission to the awards program. Tables of 10 are also available for purchase.

Stevens Construction has completed a build-out of Crews Bank & Trust located at 14261 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 5 in Fort Myers, announced Joseph Cimilluca, special projects division manager, Stevens Construction.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CACSWFL) has received a $50,000 grant to support Healing Closer to Home, an initiative designed to make therapeutic services more accessible to children and families in Charlotte County.

Through Oct. 4, Parrotheads are invited to party with a purpose at the second annual ParrotPhest, hosted by Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, The Villages Parrotheads and the Southwest Florida Parrot Head Club. Fittingly labeled “Trop Rock Weekend,” ParrotPhest will feature live music all weekend long, from high-energy tunes

The 12th Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Friday, Sept. 18, on Captiva Island before moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week and concluding with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach through Sept. 27.
Singer-songwriters will take the stage for more than 80 performances at venues

Collaboratory is kicking off its College Access Nights series this fall with four free sessions from October 2026 through January 2027, providing high school seniors, college students and adult learners with hands-on assistance navigating college applications, financial aid and other steps toward higher education.