🌱 Patch AM: What could happen at Monday’s Fort Myers City Hall protest?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could happen at Monday's Fort Myers City Hall protest?
• Will your Lee Health coverage change? Get Medicare answers on Oct. 12.
• What beachgoers must know as Fort Myers Beach Pier rebuild begins

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
• Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Myers Mayor facing more resignation demands after sexual misconduct allegations (winknews.com) — Fort Myers residents are seeing mounting calls for Mayor Kevin Anderson's resignation after two men publicly accused him of sexual misconduct, prompting civil rights leaders to plan a protest outside City Hall before Monday's council meeting. Anderson denies the allegations but has stepped down from several community boards, while the NAACP and others urge council members to take a stand and address the controversy.
   

2. WINK News to host Medicare Help Center as 50,000 Lee Health patients face insurance changes (winknews.com) — Fort Myers and Lee County residents on Lee Health plans with UnitedHealthcare face losing in-network coverage when the contract ends Dec. 31, affecting about 50,000 patients. To help people sort out Medicare options before open enrollment, WINK News will host a free "Coverage in Question" Medicare Help Center on Monday, Oct. 12, with trained SHINE counselors answering questions by phone.
   

3. Fort Myers Beach Pier replacement begins (northfortmyersneighbor.com) — Work is officially underway to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach Pier, and visitors are being warned that the surrounding area is now an active construction zone with restricted access. Lee County is urging beach-goers to follow detours, avoid swimming or boating near the site, and expect noise and vibrations as crews install new concrete piles over the coming days.
   

4. Three juveniles accused of setting fire outside North Fort Myers store (winknews.com) — Three juveniles are accused of tossing fireworks that ignited a merchandise display outside the Dollar General on North Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers, causing about $110 in damage before customers and staff put out the fire. Deputies say the teens then continued through the shopping center and near an AMC theater, and they now face arson and related charges in juvenile court.
   

5. News-Press Out of Fort Myers Continues to Give Florida AG Middle Finger Over Sweepstakes Casinos (gambling911.com) — Fort Myers readers are being told that the local News-Press website is still publishing rankings and guides for "Florida online casinos" even after the state attorney general warned major platforms about promoting alleged illegal sweepstakes gambling. The piece questions whether that coverage conflicts with Florida's stance, noting a recent lawsuit against Stake and ongoing access for Florida customers.
   

📸 Around Fort Myers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Myers

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 4125 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
  10:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 8017 Via Sardinia St, Estero
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• 2026 Annual Charity Fashion Show & Lunch →
  Palmetto Pine Country Club, 1940 SW 9th Ct, Cape Coral
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Mystery Dinner Show →
  Saint Hilary's Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
  6:00 pm
• United We Dance →
  The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
  7:00 pm
• Stormy Daniels →
  Snappers Fort Myers, 8595 College Parkway, Suite 270, Fort Myers
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Partners Pink Run →
  Bell Tower, 13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
  8:00 am
• Big Cypress Celebration →
  Burns Lake Campground, 18495 Burns Rd, Ochopee
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Goodwill Columbus Day Sale →
  4950 Challenger Blvd, Fort Myers
  9:00 am
Thursday October 15
• JWB Wine Experience: A Tour of Spain →
  JWB Grill, 1170 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles →
  The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre - and The Baker Day School of TNPA, 701 5th Ave S, Naples
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
  The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre - and The Baker Day School of TNPA, 701 5th Ave S, Naples
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Abour a week or so ago, four of my friends and I went to Maks Asian Kitchen in Fort Myers.
  As we were seated a very nice fellow was near where we were being seated spoke to us and we exchanged greeting. He helped on of us my friends and… (Nextdoor Reflection Isles)
• Fort Myers Brunch has reopened after a very intense remodel.
  The restaurant was formerly called Oasis Restaurant and had been in business for over 25 years. The food is outstanding and you won't be… (Nextdoor Manuels Branch)

• Munters posted a job opening for Welder - Hiring Now in Fort Myers. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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