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The Island Hopper Songwriter’s Fest announced Michael Ray will headline the closing pool-party performance on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. A Florida native, Ray has three No. 1 country songs, “Kiss You in the Morning,” “Think a Little Less” and “Whiskey and Rain.” Ray is known for blending traditional country with modern radio appeal. His 2018 album, “Amos,” named after his...

Calling all horror fans, movie buffs and pop culture collectors! Florida Horror-Fest, the premier single-day touring horror convention, is officially making its way to Southwest Florida. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops will transform into the ultimate regional hub for all things spooky, offering an immersive day of buying, selling, and community fandom. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Florida Horror-Fest is...

Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will celebrate Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-7) with four days of live entertainment, interactive competitions and waterfront fun.The festivities will kick off on Friday with live music from Joey Klima from noon to 3 p.m. followed by More Better Band from 6 to 9 p.m. Based in South Florida, The More Better Band is a high-energy touring quintet that puts a unique ska and...

. 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...

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...