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Hey there, Fort Myers! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cape Coral–Fort Myers just topped a national retirement ranking
  • How a focused FGCU diver is already making waves at home
  • Why fighter jets are suddenly roaring over Fort Myers' main airport

Also on today's calendar: Goodwill Columbus Day Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Place For Boomers To Retire In The US Isn't Orlando Or Boston (newsbreak.com) — New research ranks the Cape Coral–Fort Myers area as the top U.S. spot for Baby Boomers to retire, highlighting Fort Myers' beaches, restaurants, and growing 55-plus communities. For locals, it underscores how the region's canals, warm weather, and amenities are drawing more retirees, even as living comfortably here still costs more than state and national averages.
   

• FGCU diver Alexandra Andueza wins big before first home meet in Fort Myers (winknews.com) — FGCU's swimming and diving team is back competing in its Fort Myers home pool, where standout senior diver Alexandra Andueza is already qualifying for NCAA Zones after sweeping events at the TYR Classic. She credits a simple, focused mindset and strong team support as she eyes a possible fifth year and more big performances for local fans to watch.
   

• Eyes to the skies as fighter jets fly in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport (news-press.com) — If you've heard roaring engines over Fort Myers, it's likely Israeli-built IAI Kfir fighter jets using Southwest Florida International Airport for U.S. Navy training exercises. Operated by defense contractor ATAC, the jets have been flying in and out this week, drawing onlookers to RSW's public viewing area and adding an unusual military twist to normal commercial traffic.
   

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    It has been hanging around our house the past couple of days. It does not appear to be injured in any way. I searched and think it might be a Ross… (Nextdoor Pinebrook Lakes)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Fort Myers

  • County to schedule workshop to explore possibilities (capecoralbreeze.com)
  • Florida Man Posing as Homebuyer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child During House Showing (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • More rain possible in Naples area as Isaias moves toward Panhandle (news-press.com)

Cape Coral

  • First Cape Coral Bike Night of the season set to kick off Saturday (abc-7.com)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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