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The legality of iguana hunting in Southwest Florida
The canals throughout Cape Coral are known mainly for fishing and boating; however, the waterways have also become the primary home for green iguanas. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are not native to Florida and are considered an invasive species due to their impacts on native wildlife.
Best things to do this weekend in SW FL: Fort Myers Film Festival, Jacob Forever
CORRECTION: Rock band Roxx Revolt performs Friday at Rack’em Spirits & Times in Cape Coral. An earlier version of this story listed the wrong venue. Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida? Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Fort Myers Film Festival and reggaeton star Jacob Forever. ...
Bay Street Yard names general manager
Bay Street Yard, a new experience coming to downtown Fort Myers, named Mimi Wallace as general manager. A destination for live entertainment, craft beers, artisan beverages and food trucks, Bay Street Yard is slated to open May 30. Wallace brings more than 30 years of diverse experience to her role as general manager, where she will lead ongoing operations for Bay Street Yard. Prior to this role, she held management positions with Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples and JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Located at 2136 Bay St. in Fort Myers, Bay Street Yard is a casual yet upscale outdoor entertainment and food truck venue that will feature two full-service bars, three food truck concepts serving up tailored menu options, seating for more than 300 people and a second level with VIP seating, and accommodations for private functions of up to 451 people. With an emphasis on entertainment, the venue will offer a covered stage for live performances, an 8-foot by 13-foot LED TV screen for viewing sporting events and other performances and various outdoor games such as cornhole, Ping-Pong, bocce and more.
‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building
New life for a restaurant after Hurricane Ian swept through, leaving it in ruins. The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination. They’ve turned their temporary tent into a beloved community hub and are now ready to break ground on a new building. When speaking...
More Explores: Wings and Rings in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — May is National Barbecue Month, and if you love barbecue wings, Rings and Wings in Fort Myers has you covered. Wings and Rings is located at 11751 S. Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers. It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. To learn more...
Here Come The Mummies at The Ranch Nov. 8
Gold Entertainment is bringing back to Southwest Florida everyone’s favorite funksters, Here Come the Mummies, to The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers on Nov. 8. Rolling through on their Road Trip Fall Tour, HCTM will be joined with fun party band The Toxhards. Here Come the...
More Explores: School of Rock Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rock on this summer at the School of Rock in Fort Myers!. The music school starts summer camps on June 3. Classes include Rock 101 for kids and beginner musicians. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs. Rock...
Purchase of old golf course offers unmatched park possibilities
1. Put Jaycee Park improvements on hold. more than 90% of the population does not know where this park is, because it is only a neighborhood park. Take the $12 million-plus (from the mystery fund) and apply it towards purchasing the old golf course. 2. Alter the Jaycee Park plans...
Naples Puppy Prom to raise money for Domestic Animal Services
Think back to your high school’s senior prom; a night of music and dancing amidst a flurry of suits and gowns. Now, you can relive your dance experience with an adorable twist, swapping out your old peers for puppies. ...
Friday’s Furry Friends: Charlie, Taz Man
For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted. Charlie is a 6-year-old Husky. He exhibits all the typical husky behaviors, including being a talkative fellow and is quite playful, smart and well-trained. Charlie would...
Rehabilitated great horned owl released in Cape Coral
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, in collaboration with Peace River Wildlife Center, released a great horned owl back into its natural habitat on Sunday, May 12, at approximately 4 p.m. in Rosen Park, Cape Coral, according to a joint announcement by Tricia LaPointe, executive director of PRWC and Alison Charney Hussey, executive corrector of CROW.
Bonita Springs Celebrates Summer Fusion with Rick Howard Quartet
Prepare for an evening of musical magic as the Rick Howard Quartet takes the stage to present a Celebration of Music on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium. This is not just another concert; it’s an invitation to enjoy different music genres, from the soulful depths of Jazz and Blues to the infectious rhythms of Pop, Latin, and timeless classics from the Great American Songbook.
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