The Fort Myers area is recovering and rebuilding from the impact of Hurricane Ian. For information about accommodations and attractions that are currently open, please go to VisitFortMyers.com/open.
As information is rapidly changing and there may be limited availability, hours, and amenities, please check with the individual businesses on their status.
Support hospitality workers
Those who work in the hospitality industry to make sure our visitors have a great vacation experience are hurting. Many have lost homes, jobs, cars and more. Many of our guests from all over the world have contacted us asking for ways they can assist in their recovery.
Your contributions to the SWFL Relief Fund will directly support hospitality workers on Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva islands, Pine Island, Matlacha, Boca Grande and the outer islands, and in Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Alva, Buckingham, and Lehigh Acres. www.SupportFortMyers.org
New Shellcast podcast episode: Sanibel Island Causeway opens ahead of schedule
Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith and John Lai, president, and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, talk about the Oct. 19 reopening of the Sanibel Causeway, restoring access to residents and construction crews just three weeks after Hurricane Ian. The Causeway’s reopening marks a significant milestone in Lee County’s recovery from the Category 4 hurricane that hit the Southwest Florida on Sept. 28. Recorded Oct. 20. Shellcast is the award-winning podcast of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at youtube.com/watch?v=IxaDwVt-mlk&t=19s
Lee Parks open multiple locations
Following assessments by Lee County Parks and Recreation, multiple locations are now open. Check leeparks.org for a list, hours and amenities.
Hotel reopenings
The Marriott Sanibel Harbour in Fort Myers reopened Oct. 28.
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rswsb-marriott-sanibel-harbour-resort-and-spa/overview
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village set to reopen on Nov1st.
westincapecoral.com
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs will reopen Nov 07 hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-regency-coconut-point-resort-and-spa/naprn
Attractions and entertainment
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
The Edison and Ford Estates in Fort Myers has opened and on Nov 11th will host the acoustic ensemble, Appalachian Road Show, for the first Rhythm on the River concert of the season. The group performs bluegrass and folk music, as well as original songs. The event will take place on the Ford lawn, along the Caloosahatchee River. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/rhythm-on-the-river-3
Wonder Gardens
The 86-year-old attraction in Bonita Springs, has opened. wondergardens.org
College basketball: Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off tickets on sale
Returning Thanksgiving week, the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off is back (men’s division Nov. 21-23), along with the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off (Nov. 25-27) at Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
For schedule and tickets, visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com
Rockin’ on the River continues
Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Rockin’ on the River free concert series continues at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, the series will run through December with two concerts: country music legend Lorrie Morgan, Nov. 21; and a holiday show by contemporary swing revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. 12.
Visit CaloosaSoundAmp.com for ticket information.
Holiday events
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers
Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” in the Main Theatre Nov. 18-Dec. 30;
“Ha! Ha! Ho! The Holiday Show” in Off Broadway Palm Dec. 10-25;
“Santa Claus the Musical” in the Children’s Theatre Nov. 29-Dec. 24.
broadwaypalm.com
47th Annual Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers
Nov. 25 -Jan. 1, 2023
“Holidays on the Riverfront”
EdisonFord.org
River District Holidays, downtown Fort Myers 2022
myriverdistrict.com/events