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New Pizzeria Opening in Fort Myers Following a Year of Delays
FORT MYERS, FL – Coozy Pizza is targeting a March opening at 3940 Metro Parkway, Unit 123, Fort Myers, FL 33916, following more than a year of renovations and permitting delays, owner Alex Vagner told Business Debut. Vagner secured the space in September 2024 and began converting the former...
happeningsmagazine.net
Annual BBQ, Bands & Brew March 28
Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning on Saturday, March 28 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers. During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of “Best BBQ in Town,” accompanied by a lineup of live performances, numerous vendors and fun-filled activities for all ages, including a children’s play area with a bounce house, balloon artist, face painting, games and more. The event will be emceed by Jason “Big Mama” Jones.
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Anarchy Ale Works opens its doors in Alva
ALVA, Fla. — Anarchy Ale Works officially opened its doors in Alva, and Jason Drew was "Gulfcoasting" to welcome the newest neighbors to the community. The family‑owned brewery is the creation of John Ford and his wife, who made a major life pivot, leaving behind their careers in the pharmacy world to chase their passion for craft beer and build a place that feels like home for locals.
happeningsmagazine.net
Art Council of South West Florida seeks applicants for spring show
The Art Council of South West Florida will host its biennial Spring Show at the COCO Art Gallery in Naples during the month of April this year. The Art Council of Southwest Florida is dedicated to expanding the range of art appreciation and creative art opportunities for the residents of southwest Florida and the many thousands of people from all over the world who visit here annually.
lehighacrescitizen.com
Gulf Coast Town Center to host Deb & The Dynamics for its upcoming First Friday Concert
Gulf Coast Town Center invites the Southwest Florida community to kick off the month with live music and an evening outdoors during its upcoming First Friday Concert, continuing the center’s commitment to providing free, family-friendly entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs for a more comfortable experience during the event. Guests are also encouraged to arrive early, explore the center’s restaurants and shops, and enjoy an evening centered around music, connection, and community. Gulf Coast Town Center is at 9903 Gulf Coast Main St. in Fort Myers.
happeningsmagazine.net
The Laboratory Theater presents a reimagined Julius Caesar
The Laboratory Theater will stage William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Known for pushing boundaries and championing daring, cutting-edge theater, The Laboratory Theater of Florida is returning to its roots with a provocative, modern reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, opening March 27. In this visceral staging, co-directors Alex Dagg...
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Enzo’s makes its first 'sit down' with The Sopranos in Bonita Springs
One of Southwest Florida’s favorite Italian restaurants is trading in its usual dinner rush for a dose of mob-era nostalgia. Enzo’s is hosting “A Sit Down with The Sopranos,” an immersive dining and live show experience inspired by the legendary HBO series The Sopranos. The event...
Marconews.com
Dining out? 5 places to eat in Golden Gate
After living in Golden Gate for three years, this food and dining reporter has relocated to East Naples. While I'm very excited to try the restaurants around my new neighborhood, I'm bummed I won't be as close to certain Golden Gate dining spots. Golden Gate is often overlooked when looking...
The News-Press
Beloved Captiva restaurant to reopen for first time since 2024
The wait is almost over. The award-winning Mucky Duck on Captiva is on the cusp of reopening. “Soon,” Andreas Bieri, the owner of the iconic restaurant and bar, said. “I’m not going to say a date because every time I do, something hits me out of left field. Maybe a week, couple of weeks.” The laid-back feet-in-the-sand beachfront gem has been closed due to damage sustained from back-to-back hurricanes . Two weeks after being buried in sand by Hurricane Helene in late September 2024, Milton blew out beachside walls and windows, completely exposing the interior and leaving the roofline and floor sagging. Although the bar area was mostly intact, the kitchen was a different story. “The kitchen is completely different now,” Bieri said. “We had to rearrange how we do things.” The result will affect the menu a bit at first. “It’s a very simple menu,” Bieri added. “We will see what happens. We can always add items.” But don’t worry. The best-selling crunchy grouper sandwich will be there, along with the pub burger, “scallops au gratin, steaks (ribeye and filet), fish (swordfish, salmon, grouper, snapper), shrimp and more. “It’s what we had,” Bieri said. “And maybe we will have
WINKNEWS.com
New Estero gallery blends fine art with community impact
A new space dedicated to creativity and community impact is opening its doors. "Elevate Artworks: Art with Purpose" is bringing fine art from across the state to Southwest Florida. The new fine art gallery is located inside the Estero Bay Marina on San Carlos Boulevard. The marina, which was destroyed...
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March shows at Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita’s live music continues in March with numerous shows at the Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs. Grammy-nominated and a two-time Blues Music Award winner for Blues Rock Artist of the Year, Eric Gales is widely regarded as one of the most electrifying guitarists of his generation. Gales will perform March 1.
floridaweekly.com
Phelan Family Brands opens Bimini Basin Seafood and Cocktails
The long-anticipated opening of Bimini Basin Seafood and Cocktails took place Feb. 28, filled with a gentle ocean breeze and guests ready to check out the experience. Attendees were invited to enter from both the boat dock in the rear and through the prominent front doors. Bimini Basin Seafood and Cocktails is located on the Bimini Basin, a waterfront destination south of Cape Coral Parkway at 458 Tudor Drive, featuring direct access to the Gulf. Phelan Family Brands, a hospitality company based in Collier County, Florida, owns and operates Bimini Basin Seafood and Cocktails. Regarding the location’s soft opening, CEO and co-owner Grant Phelan simply stated, “I am excited!” The restaurant is now open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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A two-day celebration of fine art, community, and giving on Fort Myers Beach
Artworks / Art With Purpose will host its grand opening with a two-evening fundraising celebration benefiting the Miles of Smiles Foundation on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from 5-9 p.m. at 17953 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Ten percent of all gallery sales during the event will...
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PRIDE Cape Coral’s annual Pride Festival is Saturday
Join PRIDE Cape Coral for the Annual Pride Festival from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at 1417 Lafayette St., Cape Coral. This energetic event brings people from all walks of life together to enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, art, and engaging experiences in a lively, celebratory atmosphere.
The News-Press
Things to do this weekend in SW Florida: Music, festivals and more
Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Southwest Florida Reading Festival, PRIDE Cape Coral and the Sanibel Shell Show & Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in March. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com . 1. The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival If you love shrimp, this is the place to be. The 68 th -annual fest is packed with two days of events, including a 5K run (9 a.m. Saturday), a parade (10 a.m. Saturday), the Blessing of the Fleet (10 a.m. Sunday) and an arts-and-crafts fair (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday). It's all to celebrate the island’s enduring shrimp industry. Various locations Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8. Free. fortmyersbeachshrimpfestival.com or facebook.com/ShrimpFestFMB 2. Southwest Florida Reading Festival It’s the biggest event of the year for Southwest Florida readers: A day packed with bestselling authors, book signings, book presentations and more. The 27th-annual fest features more than 20 acclaimed and bestselling authors, including literary fiction novelist Wally Lamb (“The River Is Waiting,” “I Know This Much Is True”), thriller author Brad Thor (“Edge of Honor,”
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PRIDE Cape Coral’s annual Pride Festival is Saturday
Join PRIDE Cape Coral for the Annual Pride Festival from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at 1417 Lafayette St., Cape Coral. This energetic event brings people from all walks of life together to enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, art, and engaging experiences in a lively, celebratory atmosphere.
Marconews.com
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Modern bluegrass at Arts Bonita; Everglades presentation; more. On Thursday, March 5: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Baker Senior Center Naples (BSCN), 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. The Great Dames are a local singing group made up of members of the Naples Woman’s Club. Performing pop music favorites from Broadway to Motown, audiences will be singing, clapping and dancing along to their memorable selections. No charge for BSCN members and $5 for non-members (must be 60-plus). Registration is required. Information: 239-325-4444.
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It’s Shrimp Festival Weekend
This weekend is the 68th annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival. It all begins Saturday morning with the Shrimp Festival 5K which begins at Doc Ford’s Restaurant at 9AM. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 8:45AM to Noon. The Shrimp Festival parade starts from the...
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to Naples
You can’t walk, run or bike it just yet, but ambitious plans to link Tampa Bay with Naples are well on their way to being realized. The 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will be one of the longest continuous trails in Florida, linking seven counties and 52 rural, urban and suburban communities, including Hillsborough and Pinellas counties […] The post Planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will connect Tampa Bay to Naples appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
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Star of 'Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story' at TheatreZone in Naples previews the show
NAPLES, Fla. — "Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story" is a jukebox musical that explores the life and career of rock-and-roll pioneer Buddy Holly, highlighting lesser-known details and dramatic elements. From March 5-15, the musical is taking center stage at TheatreZone in Naples. The star of the show,...