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Master Gardeners will host free museum garden tours Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cape Coral Museum of History. Master Gardeners, representing the University of Florida, will show you Florida native and friendly plants in a landscape setting. You will see how the mature plants will look in your yard and learn about the nine principles of responsible gardening. See the new butterfly garden. Learn what...

The Cape Coral Art League announced the following activities for the month of November: Shows and events “Art and Emotion” in the Gallery and “Rent a Wall” in Studio 1 will be on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Nov. 5-23. A reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The public is invited to attend; free parking and entry. A workshop,...

A Grand Opening took place earlier this month for the grand opening of Una Bella Pizzeria and Subs in Cape Coral, at 1232 Cape Coral Parkway. Created by two Southwest Florida families who believe great food comes from tradition — and tradition starts at home, Una Bella offers hand-stretched New York-style pizza, hand-tossed wings and premium subs. For more information, call 239-257-1759 or visit unabellapizza.com. Courtesy CAPE CORAL BREEZE

Employees from Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach decorated Lakes Park for the annual Halloween Express and Fall Festival. The festival runs through Oct. 31. Photo provided Team members from Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach are helping transform Lakes Park from delightful to frightful for Halloween. Doc Ford’s employees volunteered on three separate occasions in late September to install decorations along...

Pictured above, South Beach Grille owners Brad and Susan Phillips have reopened the popular South Beach Grille at Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach. Photo by Nathan Mayberg   A Fort Myers Beach favorite is back on the fine dining menu at Santini Marina Plaza. The South Beach Grille, one of the island’s most popular restaurants and a recipient of many Fort Myers Beach Observer Best of the Beach...

The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce announced that discounted, advance tickets have gone on sale for the 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, which is returning to the DiamondHead Beach Resort November 19-23, on Fort Myers Beach. This year’s championship celebrates America’s 250th birthday with the theme “Stars, Stripes & Sand: Sculpting the American Story.” Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early and save, with advance general admission available...

Southwest Florida beaches have some of the softest, finest sand, which makes it the PERFECT medium for sandsculpting events and competitions. This November, two Florida beach towns will be hosting these events that the public is welcome to attend. Add this PROMO CODE for an extra 15% OFF: FROSTOBER   

Find out what’s happening on Fort Myers Beach by checking the FMB Chamber Event Calendar below. For specific information on live music or happy hours at FMB Chamber member restaurants, visit their Live Music page or Happy Hour Page. They also have a list of our upcoming networking events for those who are interested. https://www.fortmyersbeach.org/events/

Incoming owner Amy Ginsburg with Joel and Carol Notes, long-time owners of Cape Cabaret A popular Cape Coral entertainment venue is coming under new ownership. Cape Cabaret, a vibrant hot-spot featuring multiple performance spaces under one roof, will continue operating without interruption under new local ownership beginning Sept. 1. Joel and Carol Notes have sold the bus iness to longtime Cape Coral resident, arts advocate and entrepreneur Amy Ginsburg following...