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Chick-fil-A reopens with upgrades in south Fort Myers
The Chick-fil-A restaurant at the southwest corner of U.S. 41 and Cypress Lake Drive reopened Feb. 19 following nearly five months of renovations. The project included a complete interior remodel, installation of a double drive-thru lane with a canopy and improvements to traffic flow with more efficient entrance and exit points.
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SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Car show, ‘Treasures in the Trunk’ for Marco; Bonita Brew Fest. From 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20-22 at Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S., downtown Naples. Admission: suggested $10 donation. The 47th-annual juried event is a major fundraiser for Naples Art Institute. It features art in 17 categories. Info: naplesart.org.
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3 To Do: Car show, ‘Treasures in the Trunk’ for Marco; Bonita Brew Fest
The Marco Island Kiwanis Club will be hosting its 22nd Annual Kiwanis Car Show on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Veterans Community Park. The car show is more than an automotive event, it’s a fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Marco Island Kiwanis Foundation, with funds dedicated to the community youth supporting educational and youth-focused programs at four local schools.
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This Hidden Florida Museum Is Home To One Of The World’s Largest Shell Collections
Tucked along Sanibel Captiva Road, this award-winning museum quietly houses one of the largest and most mesmerizing shell collections on Earth. Step inside and you will find world-class exhibits, live aquariums, and hands-on moments that make shells feel alive with story and science. Whether you are a lifelong sheller or simply curious, the displays and docents bring every spiral and pattern into focus.
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German American Club’s first Biergartenfest of 2026 this weekend
The most popular place in the Cape to enjoy authentic German food and drink is welcoming patrons for the first time in 2026. The German American Club of Cape Coral will host its first Biergartenfest of the new year this weekend, with two days of delicious eats and refreshing drinks.
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Bailey Zimmerman’s Florida Setlist: Every Song From the Energetic Opening Night
Country star Bailey Zimmerman kicked off his first headlining arena tour last night (Feb. 19) at Hertz Arena in Estero, Fla., performing an energetic, sold-out show. Dubbed the Different Night Same Rodeo tour, after his current album, Zimmerman ran through a slew of hits in the 22-set, including “Backup Plan,” “Rock and a Hard Place” and “Religiously.” After delivering their opening sets, Hudson Westbrook and Blake Whiten each joined Zimmerman as well: Westbrook on “New to Country” and Whiten on “Hell or High Water.” It’s been a rapid rise for Zimmerman, who only released his first major label full studio album in 2022 and never performed live before 2021: The Illinois native, who had been building gas pipelines as recently as 2020, began uploading performance videos to TikTok, including original song “Never Comin’ Home,” and quickly signed a label deal four years ago. He’s never looked back. During his short career, he’s already scored four No. 1s on Billboard ’s Country Airplay chart: “Fall in Love,” “Rock and a Hard Place,” “Religiously” and “Where it Ends.” “All the Way,” his collaboration with BigXthaPlug , went to the top of Hot Country Songs. The Different Night Same Rodeo tour, promoted by
Naples Daily News
What do the bells mean at the Naples, Fort Myers Trader Joe’s?
A grocery store's atmosphere, for the most part, is pretty bland. A big space with multiple aisles off food and other items − some very colorful − and not much else as far as fanfare. Trader Joe's is different, whether it's the colorful, bold shirts the employees wear, or the frequent sound of a bell ringing − sometimes once, twice and even three times − while people are shopping. What do the bells mean at Trader Joe's? According to the Trader Joe's website , which has a design that reflects the food shopping fun the store is trying to promote, the bells are a kind of Trader Joe's Morse code. "Those blustery PA systems (heard at other grocery stores) just didn't feel right to us, so we came up with a simple system to communicate, à la our maritime (Trader’s on the culinary seas) association," the website said. Here's a breakdown of what the bells mean: One bell, or ding, lets the Trader Joe's employees know when to open another register. Two bells mean there are additional questions that need to be answered at the checkout. Three bells call for a manager's assistance. Trader Joe's rises in customer satisfaction rankings
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Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade to conclude 88th annual celebration
The Grand Parade will step off from Fort Myers High School Saturday night as the 88th annual Edison Festival of Light concludes this weekend with a crafts show, 5K and a party with food trucks and more. Thomas Edison built his winter home in Fort Myers in 1885 and throughout...
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Huge charity car show ready to roll
One of Southwest Florida’s largest charity car shows returns this Saturday to Mariner High School. The ninth annual Cape Coral Charity Car Show, sponsored by Cape Coral First Methodist Church, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 21. The event is expected to be packed with...
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Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival brings creators to Sanibel from Florida & beyond
For art enthusiasts eager to view the work of creators from in and around Florida and beyond, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary provided an ideal venue at the Community House on Sanibel Island over the weekend. The 43rd Annual Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival was held Feb. 14 and 15, where nearly 80 vendors set up booths showcasing original artwork for sale. While a number of artists said they attend the show annually and will continue to, others shared that while shoppers seemed eager to browse, this year, very few were buying. Still, the wide array of art and style had Rotary members cheering.
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6 restaurants in Fort Myers, Cape Coral we recommend over and over
It’s a tough list to crack. USA Today recently released its mouth-watering 2026 Restaurants of the Year list , from taqueria in Phoenix to an exciting venue in Wisconsin that champions local agriculture. In between are 30-plus others, including two in Florida — Tide Tables in Bradenton and Oceano in Lake Worth Beach, just south of Palm Beach. Since USA Today has only been compiling its list for two years, I’m confident it’s only a matter of time before a Lee County restaurant breaks through. Sweet Melissa’s, Echo, Mastello , Blanc and Savour in Fort Myers are all worthy. So are Dixie Fish on Fort Myers Beach, Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island, Blue Dog in Matlacha and Stones Throw and Next Door in Cape Coral . I could go on and on. But I’ll finish with these six restaurants that I gladly recommend and visit whenever I can … Blossom & Brie Honestly, we’d head out to North Fort Myers just to see Blossom (the matriarch donkey), Brie (a Jersey dairy cow), Moo (a ginormous Holstein steer) and their farmyard friends. And owners Stacey and Rodney Poole, too. But we would be remiss if we didn’t eat at this unique
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Best things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs
Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade and the 60 th -annual Swamp Cabbage Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in February. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com . 1. Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade The gigantic, two-hour parade is considered to be the biggest night parade in the Southeastern United States. Expect local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much more. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Free. The parade travels from Fort Myers High School to Cleveland Avenue and then north to downtown Fort Myers. edisonfestival.org 2. 60 th -annual Swamp Cabbage Festival For six decades, this annual festival has celebrated Florida’s state tree, the sabal palm (aka the cabbage palm) and that tree's edible heart. The fest returns this weekend with a parade, a rodeo, live music, an air show, a car show and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21-22. Free. Barron Park, 1559 De Soto Ave., LaBelle. Free. labelleswampcabbagefestival.org 3. Greek Fest in Fort Myers The
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VIDEO: Fortunate Youth – What A Dream (Live Music) Sugarshack Sessions
Fortunate Youth – What A Dream (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Fortunate Youth from Hermosa Beach, CA performing an original acoustic version of their song “What A Dream” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1269. More...
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Alliance for the Arts is Opening Its 40th Annual All Florida Exhibition in Fort Myers
The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers will open its 40th Annual All Florida Exhibition on March 6. The exhibition, which runs through March 28, will be presented alongside two additional gallery showcases, offering visitors a broad look at contemporary Florida art, sculpture, and student work this spring. Now...
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Placida Roadhouse Pub and Pizza Builds on Experience, Family-Focused Approach
Placida Roadhouse Pub and Pizza has undergone a major transformation over the past two years, evolving from a long-closed bar into a full-service restaurant and neighborhood gathering spot. Owner Dave Wean, along with silent partners David Diedrick and Leslie Pines, reopened the establishment in January 2024 as a pub, later...
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Pakan Penn hosts a solo art exhibit in Naples
Penn has created art from more than 60 years, beginning in his home country of Cambodia. “Art saved my life and continues to inspire me to keep learning and uncovering how to capture the beautiful elements of nature,” he said in an artist statement. Penn started selling his works...
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‘Straight Outta Florida’ at Norris Center
Compton & Bennett skewer the overblown underbelly of the state called Paradise in this 90-minute song and sketch slice-of-life romp – Straight Outta Florida – at the Norris Center in Naples. The next showing is 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. The comedy continues select Tuesdays...
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Best weekend things to do in Naples: Beatles, Bonita Brew Fest
Check out the annual Bonita Brew Fest. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top events, please email it to dosborn@usatodayco.com. Write something short in the format you see in this week's Top 5 and, if possible, please send a photo as well. 5. Southern comic comes to Naples Asheville, North Carolina, native Duncan Trussell performs standup comedy Feb. 20-21 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20; and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901. 4. Hear Beatles tribute band in Bonita The Brazilian fusion band Blues Beatles plays Fab Four classics reimagined with blues arrangements will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Arts Bonita, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. $54-$64. artsbonita.org 3. Outdoor car show is in North Naples It's the 22nd annual West Coast Muscle Car Club show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. See more than 300 vintage, new and custom cars,