North Fort Myers Latest News (Florida, United States)

From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, Brightwater Lagoon is transporting guests from a tropical paradise to a winter wonderland, trading sandals for ice skates as the lagoon unveils its first-ever synthetic ice rink.

To commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Brightwater Lagoon is honoring veterans and active military personnel with free admission through November. Now until Nov.

Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a night of laughs, cocktails and sunset views. Brightwater Lagoon introduces its Sunset Social Club, a new monthly event designed for women to sip, socialize and enjoy curated experiences at the lagoon.

Brightwater Lagoon is hosting a Monster Mash Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be a thrilling Halloween party with a live DJ spinning spooky hits and a towering stilt walker lurking throughout the night.

The 6th Annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament and Toy Drive is set for Thanksgiving weekend, with team registration now open. The seasonal family event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29 starting at 8 a.m.

Throughout the month of October, Brightwater Lagoon is offering discounts to first responders, teachers and students. Now through Oct.

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Brightwater Lagoon is kicking off the football season with the Football SUN-Days multi-day ticket, giving guests access to the lagoon every Sunday now through Jan. 4, 2026.

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is now accepting applications from Southwest Florida school-based athletic programs for its Sports Equipment Grant. These programs can receive funding or equipment for their athletes through the Foundation.

Brightwater Lagoon is teaming up with the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida for a Dunk Tank Battle on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brightwater Lagoon is inviting the community to sit back and relax with an evening of fine cigars, delicious drinks and great company each month with the launch of Cigar Nights.

Brightwater Lagoon is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day the "lagoon life" way with clear blue water, sandy beaches and a weekend filled with patriotic fun for the whole family. Brightwater Lagoon will open to the public from 9 a.m.

Brightwater Lagoon, a resort-style lagoon experience in the Brightwater community in North Fort Myers, is welcoming the community to Splash into Summer and enjoy the final experiences that complete the one-of-a-kind tropical destination now fully open to.

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Brightwater Lagoon, a resort-style lagoon experience in the Brightwater community in North Fort Myers, is looking for outgoing, friendly and hospitality-driven people to join its team this spring.

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation welcomes Extreme Companies of Florida back as the title sponsor of this year's Playmakers Tailgate Party, benefiting youth in Lee County. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 11, from 6-10 p.m.

Last chance to own Shell Factory memorabilia through Feb. 18

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation collected 600 toys for local children and raised $20,000 in monetary contributions at the fifth annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament. Held Nov.

Fort Myers Auction to host first virtual auction through Dec. 10, a second auction to be held in January

The 5th Annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament and Toy Drive is set for Thanksgiving weekend, with team registrations now open. The seasonal family event will take place on Saturday, November 30 starting at 8 a.m.

More than a dozen area youth athletic programs were recently awarded with nearly $54,000 from the Tommy Bohanon Foundation Sports Equipment Grant program.

ECHO, a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security, will host a week-long course focusing on food forests and garden design this fall at its North American Regional Impact Center.

Southwest Florida school-based athletic programs again can receive funding or equipment for their athletes through the Tommy Bohanon Foundation. Applications are now available through Sept. 1 for the Sports Equipment Grant.

Brightwater Lagoon, a MetroLagoons resort-style amenity coming soon to the Brightwater community in North Fort Myers, is proud to announce Jimmy Cruz as general manager.

ECHO, a leading advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security, will host a week-long course focusing on food forests and garden design this fall at its North American Regional Impact Center.

ECHO, a leading non-profit advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security across the globe, unveiled its five-year strategic framework, 'Fully Forward Together,' to ensure alignment and effectiveness for its initiatives.

The annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp is set to kick off on Saturday, June 15 at North Fort Myers High School.

Brings together more than 50 local businesses and nonprofit agencies

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has raised the walls on the first 17 homes in its new McNeill Village neighborhood, a new affordable housing community being built in North Fort Myers.

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is pleased to welcome Extreme Florida Roofing as the title sponsor of this year's Playmakers Tailgate Party. The annual event benefiting youth in Lee County is scheduled for Friday, April 12, from 6-10 p.m.

An eclectic new addition adorns the grounds of ECHO, created due to the effects of Hurricane Ian. The 6-foot-tall sculpture depicting planet earth was made from scrap metal gathered after the storm slammed Southwest Florida in September 2022.