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 […]
A Golden Day of Fun for Everyone
November 21, 2026 — Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Goldenfest XVI, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Over 100 vendors. First Responders, Dock Dining, Caricature Artist, Pictures with Santa, Bounce Houses, and much more…
Spectrum of Love
July 25, 2026 — Agape Christian Fellowship, 8270 Buckingham Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905. Autism Acceptance Celebration. Come experience Agape’s Spectrum of Love. This event will be presented in Creole and English.
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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S JULY SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: STARS, STRIPES, AND SAFE RIDESHARING
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to travel responsibly on this 4th of July weekend. Here are practical ways to stay safe when using ridesharing apps during July 4th celebrations. Plan Your Ride Before the Fireworks Begin Due to the high activity that rideshare apps experience on a holiday, book your ride early (if […]
4th of July Block Party
July 04, 2026 4:00 PM — City Tavern, 2206 Bay Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fun for the whole family! Celebrating 250 years of freedom. Event proceeds will benefit Family Initiative, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth with autism and their families.