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In today's newsletter:

  • What FDOT's license plate reader ban means for Lee County drivers
  • How an FGCU grad turned a Fort Myers solar startup into a leader

Also on today's calendar: JWB Wine Experience: A Tour of France and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in the area, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida DOT revokes permits for automated license plate readers on state highways (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Florida's transportation department has revoked permits for automated license plate readers on state highways, ordering all devices removed within 30 days. The Fort Myers Police Department says it does not use Flock cameras, while the Lee County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the order. Several other counties statewide are already discontinuing LPR use as privacy and surveillance concerns grow.
   

• Spotlight on Success (floridaweekly.com) — A Fort Myers-based solar company co-owned by FGCU graduate Eric Perez highlights how local entrepreneurship programs are fueling new businesses across Southwest Florida. The story follows young founders from FAU and FGCU building AI, medical, and food ventures, emphasizing mentorship, practical skills, and long-term impact over quick profits. It also shows how these university programs connect students with investors and real-world opportunities.
   

📸 Around Fort Myers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Myers

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday September 19
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    Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • In the Galleries - August and September 2026
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:00 am
  • Contemporary Painting with Terry Lynn
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am
  • Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am
  • Group Ukulele Lessons
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So I'm sure you guys know I have posted this baby so many times… people had said that he has a home , but he doesn't.
    I get up at 3:45 in the morning because I work at five and he's there every morning every afternoon every night ,I would love to keep him but I have… (Nextdoor Edison and Ford)
  • Has anyone in the Morse Shores neighborhood or near this area seen a young teenage boy yesterday possibly between the hours of 5pm-9pm ?
    He would have been walking around with a wagon and fishing things. He has been missing since then he is autistic. Any information is very appreciated… (Nextdoor Morse Shores)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Ramp Agent (AM) in Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • MaidThis posted a job opening for Residential & Airbnb Cleaners Wanted in Cape Coral & Fort Myers! in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gateway

  • Photos: Detour Diner food truck opens brick-and-mortar in Fort Myers (news-press.com)
  • Game balls for SW Florida high school football top Week 2 performers (news-press.com)

North Fort Myers

Cape Coral

  • Best SW Florida reader photos include Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral (miramarflnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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