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Also on today's calendar: JWB Wine Experience: A Tour of France and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fort Myers Beach Manager issues statement on investigation, finances (fortmyersbeachtalk.com) — Fort Myers Beach's town manager is launching a fiscal responsibility initiative while the council considers a millage rate increase of up to 30%, aiming to rebuild emergency reserves and reduce borrowing after Hurricane Ian. He's also pursuing an outside review of grant management and procurement practices, with two senior administrators on leave as the town scrutinizes how key FEMA and beach-renourishment funds were handled.
2. Heights CareerTech Institute Opens in Fort Myers (schoolconstructionnews.com) — Fort Myers residents now have a new Heights CareerTech Institute offering hands-on training in construction, automotive, marine, healthcare, business and more, aimed at filling Southwest Florida's skilled-worker gaps. Backed by The Heights Foundation, the two-story facility will serve hundreds of Lee County students annually with industry-recognized credentials and modern labs designed for evolving workforce needs.
3. Ayr Wellness Patient Advocate Team Lead in Fort Myers, FL (syracuse.com) — Job seekers in Fort Myers interested in the cannabis industry can apply for a Patient Advocate Team Lead role at Ayr Wellness, overseeing daily operations at a local medical marijuana dispensary. The position focuses on staff supervision, patient service, regulatory compliance, and inventory and cash management, with flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
4. See Florida's Tropical Birds on Sanibel and Captiva Islands (birdsandblooms.com) — If you're in Fort Myers and craving a nature escape, this guide lays out a long-weekend of birding on nearby Sanibel and Captiva plus a stop at Six Mile Cypress Slough near the airport. It highlights boat tours, wildlife refuges, easy boardwalks, and local lodging and dining options that have rebounded after recent hurricanes.
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