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Morning Fort Myers! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new tech and business leaders mean for Fort Myers' airports
  • Bring the kids and pets to this free Fort Myers back-to-school fair
  • Which college hoops powers are heading to Fort Myers this Thanksgiving?

Also on today's calendar: Narrative Musicale: Keys Across America and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LCPA appoints Carrie Davis as Chief Technology Officer (regionalgateway.net) — Fort Myers' airports are getting new tech and commercial leadership, with Carrie Davis named Chief Technology Officer and Jesse Flint appointed Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer for Lee County Port Authority. Their work will shape cybersecurity, concessions, and overall operations at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field that many residents and visitors rely on daily.
   

2. Pets, parents and plenty of fun (floridaweekly.com) — Families and pet owners in Fort Myers can enjoy a free Back-to-School Community Fair on Aug. 29 at the Gulf Coast Humane Society Veterinary Clinic on Arcadia Street. Expect kids' activities, pet-friendly fun, free family portraits with pets, resource tables, and information on affordable veterinary care. Local partners, including a Fort Myers law firm and pediatric dentistry practice, will be on hand.
   

3. UNI Men's Basketball Set to Compete in 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off (ground.news) — Fort Myers will host the 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, bringing UNI, Davidson, Charlotte, Tulane and others to town for Thanksgiving-week games. Expect national college hoops attention focused on Florida SouthWestern State College's campus this November.
   

4. Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers wins first place for Edison science fair (naplesnews.com) — Fort Myers' century-old Kiwanis Club just earned first place statewide for its long-running support of the Thomas A. Edison Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which serves students across Southwest Florida. The honor highlights how local volunteers are helping young scientists from Lee and neighboring counties reach state and international competitions and win scholarships.
   

5. Florida cross-state waterway reopens after lightning strike 5 days ago (news-press.com) — Boaters who travel between Stuart and Fort Myers can once again use the Okeechobee Waterway after the St. Lucie Lock and Dam reopened Aug. 19 following lightning damage. The lock, one of five on the route to the Gulf at Fort Myers, may still see intermittent repairs, but daily operations have resumed. About 10,000 mostly recreational vessels use this cross-state passage each year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • In the Galleries - August and September 2026
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:00 am
  • Watercolor with Linda Benson
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am
  • Neurographica (16+)
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:00 pm
  • The Quill: A Writers Circle
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ***Lost Cat Notice*** Has anyone seen this cat?
    We haven't seen it since around July 15th. It has a black spot on one paw, a wound on its left ear, and cancer in its left eye, which is now metallic… (Nextdoor Dunbar West)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Fluffy was LOST on July 15, 2026 in Fort Myers, FL 33908 near Near Kelly Sands Way Fort Myers Florida 33908 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Iona)
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  • Adecco US, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

Ok Fort Myers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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