SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S September SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: WHEN YOU INVITE STRANGERS INTO YOUR HOME
Most of us feel safe in our homes; but what happens when you need a worker to come into your home due to renovation or repair? Maybe you’re getting new furniture delivered, repairs to appliances or plumbing, or your carpets cleaned. Although most employees have good intentions and are there to do their job, we […]
Are You READY?
September 25, 2026 4:00 PM — Gulf Coast Town Center, 9918 Gulf Coast Main Street, #B120, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Learn situational awareness, crisis rehearsal, confidence, confrontational skills, defensive & safety tactics.
Taste of Latin Festival
September 05, 2026 — Centennial Park, 2000 W First St. Fort Myers, FL. Taste of Latin Festival. Empanadas, Cuban Sanwiches, Pinchos, Tacos, & more Latin food.
Miromar Meowing
October 11, 2026 — Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets. A Cat Adoption Event. Haven on Earth Animal League is seeking loving forever homes for their kittens and cats.
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST 2026 FRAUD ALERT: LUCKY WINNER OR LUCKY SCAMMER; BEWARE OF SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS
A sweepstakes scam is a fraud where criminals falsely tell you that you won a large prize, but demand upfront payments for “taxes,” “shipping fees,” or “processing costs”. Real sweepstakes are completely free and never require you to pay money or buy anything to win. Warning Signs of a Sweepstakes Scam Upfront fees: Asking for […]
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Walkers- Practice walking to school with your child. Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, […]
Are You READY?
August 21, 2026 4:00 PM — Gulf Coast Town Center, 9918 Gulf Coast Main Street, #B120, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Learn situational awareness, crisis rehearsal, confidence, confrontational skills, defensive & safety tactics.
Running Scared 5k
October 3, 2026 (Saturday) — Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd South, Fort Myers, FL 33965.100 percent of the proceeds will go to Special Olympics! This is our 2nd Annual run and we’re excited to bring this back this year with the help of Florida Gulf Coast University who will be hosting! The swag this […]
Animal and Kids’ Open House
July 25, 2026 — 4901 Neal RD, Fort Myers, FL 33905. Back to the Barn Open House & Enrichment Night. Meet the horses. Meet the teachers. Learn about the classes. Something for everyone. A place to learn, grow, and belong. Come see what makes our farm such a special place!
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY 2026 FRAUD ALERT: VACATION RENTAL OR VACATION TRAP?
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds vacationers to be cautious when renting vacation homes because you may be clicking on a scam. Scammers will use real locations and pictures to advertise a fake listing. The scammers will have you make a payment upfront. After payment is made, you may experience two things upon arrival: the […]