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. A sweet treat spot in Cape Coral has added another location, just in time to help residents cool down during the hot summer months.Ice Sssscreamin’ recently opened its second location in the city on July 18, with the new spot at 290 Nicholas Parkway to go along with a location on Cape Coral Parkway.Owners Zeek Rays and Esther Gonzalez tout Ice Sssscreamin’ as a premium dessert destination where they...

You really haven’t made the most of your trip to Fort Myers Beach if you haven’t stopped on your way onto the island and had an authentic Belgian waffle at the new Whym’sy Waffles on San Carlos Boulevard. Located in the Indian Creek Plaza just past Walmart heading to the island awaits a world of waffle wonder inside Belgium natives Sybille Hanquet and Julien Vandecasteele’s storefront. Freshly-baked Liege and Belgian...

What’s Up FMB, the Fort Myers Beach business association, is bringing back the Mullet Festival to the island this Saturday. A daylong pub crawl and interactive competition will take place, with a dozen participating businesses. The daylong event is expected to include prizes and contests, a best mullet contest, along with specials at local restaurants and watering holes.At each of the 12 locations taking part, there will be a contest...

The Cape Coral Museum of History is celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary with a new exhibit.Salute to America – 250th Anniversary exhibit is centered around the key moments that shaped America over the last 250 years.The exhibit’s display begins in 1776 with the signing of the declaration and continues through the years including World War I and II, Apollo 11, and many more interesting moments.The Cape Coral Museum of History...

People of all ages flocked to Cape Coral Parkway to celebrate America’s 250th birthday Saturday sporting a slew of red, white, and blue attire and accessories. The celebration kicked off at 5 p.m. with many attendees arriving early to grab the perfect spot with chairs, blankets, and wagons in tow. Vendors lined one side of the parkway handing out literature, many for political races, with some organizations, church groups, food,...

  There is a new gallery in town, and it’s diverse array of impressive artwork is sure to get the attention of art admirers. The Elevate Artworks/Art With a Purpose gallery is tucked in the side of a boat dealership at 17953 San Carlos Boulevard. Inside the almost-hidden space is a whole new world of art in a gallery full of some impressive artwork and craftsmanship by some first class,...

A craft rum distillery that calls Cape Coral home has earned top honors at an international competition. Wicked Dolphin Distillery announced this week it has been awarded the double gold medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its 3-Year Barrel-Aged Rum. Widely considered the most prestigious spirits competition in the world, the SFWSC recognition “cements Wicked Dolphin’s place among the finest rum producers in the nation,” officials...

We are elated for the grand re-opening of 7-Eleven along the north-end of Fort Myers Beach Florida! This is one of the many places decimated by Hurricane Ian back in 2022, and seeing this venue – and all the other homes and business – coming back stronger than before makes our hearts sing with happiness. Congratulations, 7Eleven crew – thank you for your valiant efforts in returning to our island!

What’s Up FMB raised funds for festivities to celebrate 250th anniversary of nation’s founding The Fourth of July parade and fireworks show will return to Fort Myers Beach this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, after a fundraising effort by the local business group What’s Up FMB.The Fourth of July parade will start on Estero Boulevard from near the Fort Myers Beach Library at 10...