August Programs at East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
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August Programs at Riverdale Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for adults and children. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
Free Infant Safety Class Offered in Lehigh Acres This August
Golisano Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with Safe Kids Southwest Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Lee County, invites new and expectant parents and
SWFL Vitality Network
Discover Inside•Out: SWFL Vitality Network -Weekly 📅 Tuesday’s📍 Location: Dermani Medspa, 8911 Daniels Parkway #6 1st Tuesday of the month: open to everyone at the
Meeting in the East – Family Dinner
Hosted by the SWFL Business Alliance 📅 Date: Every Fourth Thursday of the Month⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Buckingham Blues Bar –
LEAD: Ladies’ Empowerment, Action, & Development
Professional Women’s Networking Lunch Date: Third Friday of Every Month⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: The Sandbar & Grill4606 S Cleveland Ave, Fort
SWFL Business Alliance – Under 40 Networking Event
Calling All Business Professionals Under 40! What’s It About:Join fellow professionals at our monthly Under 40 Event to grow your business, make meaningful connections, and
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Friday Breakfast Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A casual, come-and-go networking breakfast designed to spark new business connections in a welcoming and professional environment. Location:Cadeau Cafe10650 Metro Pkwy, Ste 101Fort
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Wednesday Lunch Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A relaxed networking lunch for industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Location:OVERTIME Pizzeria and Sports Pub1708 Cape Coral Pkwy
Local Events
Light Up LaBelle Parade & Christmas in the Park Returns December 5th
The City of LaBelle invites the entire community to join in one of the area’s most beloved holiday traditions—the Light Up LaBelle Parade & Christmas
Lee County Parks & Recreation Offers Holiday Events Countywide Throughout December
Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering holiday events throughout December. Events include: Gather the whole family for a festive Holiday Market featuring delicious food
DECEMBER AT ARTS OF THE INLAND GALLERY, LABELLE
Arts of the Inland Gallery in downtown LaBelle kicks off its December show with a Receiving Day on Tuesday, December 2, from 3–6 p.m., when
PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE ALVA MUSEUM
The historic Alva Museum is welcoming Santa to town on Saturday, December 13, from 2–5 p.m., with a family-friendly afternoon hosted by community volunteer Susan
SHOP DOWNTOWN SATURDAY MORNING MARKET
Presented by the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation Shop Downtown is a monthly outdoor market held the first Saturday of each month, October through March, in
Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band Headline Halloween Night, Downtown Fort Myers
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Get ready for a powerhouse Halloween lineup as Tommy Lee Cook and The Buckingham Blues Band team
SWFL Vitality Network
Discover Inside•Out: SWFL Vitality Network -Weekly 📅 Tuesday’s📍 Location: Dermani Medspa, 8911 Daniels Parkway #6 1st Tuesday of the month: open to everyone at the
Meeting in the East – Family Dinner
Hosted by the SWFL Business Alliance 📅 Date: Every Fourth Thursday of the Month⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Buckingham Blues Bar –
LEAD: Ladies’ Empowerment, Action, & Development
Professional Women’s Networking Lunch Date: Third Friday of Every Month⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: The Sandbar & Grill4606 S Cleveland Ave, Fort
SWFL Business Alliance – Under 40 Networking Event
Calling All Business Professionals Under 40! What’s It About:Join fellow professionals at our monthly Under 40 Event to grow your business, make meaningful connections, and
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Friday Breakfast Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A casual, come-and-go networking breakfast designed to spark new business connections in a welcoming and professional environment. Location:Cadeau Cafe10650 Metro Pkwy, Ste 101Fort
SWFL Business Network – Weekly Wednesday Lunch Connection Meeting
What’s It About:A relaxed networking lunch for industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Location:OVERTIME Pizzeria and Sports Pub1708 Cape Coral Pkwy
COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR FIVE CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES
Internationally-acclaimed performers from around the world will headline the five concerts planned for 2026 by the Fort Myers Community Concert Association. Tickets are now on
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