🌱 What deputies found during a North Fort Myers crime-suppression sweep

What's up North Fort Myers! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What deputies found during a North Fort Myers crime-suppression sweep

Also on today's calendar: R&B meets Caribbean Sip & Paint and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
• Saturday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crime suppression operation in North Fort Myers leads to 2 arrests; guns and drugs seized (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — A recent Lee County Sheriff's Office crime-suppression operation in North Fort Myers led to three arrests, including two men accused of drug trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. Deputies say they seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a loaded AK-47 during multiple traffic stops, part of a broader push to crack down on crime affecting local neighborhoods and roads.
   

📸 Around North Fort Myers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Fort Myers

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Florida First Detector (Garden Pests) Workshop →
  North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Football (11 person) JV vs Gateway (Fort Myers)
  Ida S. Baker High School, 3500 Agualinda Blvd., Cape Coral
  6:30 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Gateway (Fort Myers)
  Ida S. Baker High School, 3500 Agualinda Blvd., Cape Coral
  7:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Mariner (Cape Coral)
  Estero High School, 3420 Bristol St, Costa Mesa
  7:30 pm
• Football (11 person) VR @ Gulf Coast (Naples)
  Estero High School, 3420 Bristol St, Costa Mesa
  7:30 pm
• VR Football @ Venice HS
  Lehigh Senior High School North Fort Myers, FL 33903
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Football (11 person) VR @ Gateway (Fort Myers)
  Ida S. Baker High School North Fort Myers, FL 33903
  7:31 pm
Saturday September 12
• Cross Country Fort Myers Invitational
  Kelly Road Soccer Complex
  7:00 am
• 07:30 AM Boys & Girls: Fort Myers XC Invitational Cross Country, B
  Ida S. Baker High School, 10750 Kelly Road, Fort Myers
  7:30 am
Sunday September 13
• R&B meets Caribbean Sip & Paint →
  Elite Lounge, 5781 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers
Monday September 14
• Volleyball, Girls JV @ Cape Coral
  Ida S. Baker High School Cape Coral
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Cape Coral
  Ida S. Baker High School Cape Coral
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am looking for a reliable lawn care person for mowing every other week.
  I have an odd back yard that is not large but needs a push mower to mow. In NFM off Orange Grove (Nextdoor Waterway Estates)
• Good afternoon, neighbors!
  Has anyone had a positive experience with a dentist doing dental implants? I'm interested but turned off by quotes of $35K+, as well as the used car… (Nextdoor Waterway Estates)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Crew Member in North Fort Myers. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers

• Estero Bay Bay Marina back on top in Fort Myers Beach (fortmyersbeachtalk.com)
• Gas prices surge overnight in Fort Myers, drivers scramble for savings (winknews.com)
• The City of Fort Myers is building Midtown's future from the ground up (floridaweekly.com)

Ok North 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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