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🌱 Patch AM: How bad is this North Fort Myers cul-de-sac—and when will it improve?

Make time for Narrative Musicale: The Nutcracker Origins on the Fort Myers Patch calendar

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What's up Fort Myers! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bad is this North Fort Myers cul-de-sac—and when will it improve?
  • How a $22M campus expansion could reshape Fort Myers support services
  • How Fort Myers cardiologist says to protect your heart this Christmas

Also on today's calendar: Narrative Musicale: The Nutcracker Origins and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Fort Myers roadway in need of repaving (winknews.com) — A North Fort Myers resident is pushing Lee County to repave his crumbling South Pacific Circle cul-de-sac, which he says is worsening with trash truck traffic and rain. The rough pavement is especially hard on elderly neighbors, including a 97-year-old resident. County officials confirm a repair request is logged, but say other roads rank higher priority and no timeline is set yet.
   

2. Salvation Army Breaks Ground on $22M Fort Myers Campus Expansion (fox4now.com) — A major $22 million expansion of The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope campus in Fort Myers is underway, adding new shelter, recovery, and hurricane-safe facilities over the next five years. The project, spanning four city blocks by 2030, aims to meet growing local demand for emergency housing, addiction recovery, and disaster response as Fort Myers’ population rises.
   

3. Christmas is the deadliest day of the year for heart patients, doctors say (fox4now.com) — Fort Myers heart specialist Dr. Scott Allen is warning local patients that Christmas Day is statistically the deadliest day of the year for cardiac deaths, largely due to holiday habits and stress. He urges residents to stick to medications, avoid overindulging in salty food and alcohol, watch for warning signs like chest pain or shortness of breath, and seek care quickly if something feels wrong.
   

4. Just a taste: A quick recap of the 2025 restaurant scene (naplesnews.com) — Fort Myers diners saw big changes in 2025, with longtime favorites like Joe’s Crab Shack and Roadhouse Café closing while new spots such as Tap 42, Echo, Savour and Swamp Cat Brewing opened. Several hurricane-damaged restaurants on Fort Myers Beach and nearby islands also made inspiring comebacks, and more openings — including the return of Sweet Tomatoes and new fast-food chains — are on the way.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Fine Art Acrylics with Marilyn (18+ All Levels)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
    9:30 am
  • Instructed Life Drawing â Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
    9:30 am
  • Hula with Marliss (Ages 3-9 and 10+)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
    4:30 pm
  • Marketing for Artists: Share Your Work with Confidence
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Siena Lakes —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • WooHoo AGAIN!!!
    “Promise” from Gulf Coast Humane Society, and last weeks senior ambassador has been adopted. What a lucky family!!! (Nextdoor Westlinks Dr)
  • I am working with a distressed sale of a home - the owner has two Frenchies that are in need to moving to a rescue.
    It is a divorce and financial hardship situation - the dogs are not being cared for properly and are being kept outdoors! IN NEED TO AN EXPERIENCED… (Nextdoor Daniel's Preserve)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

Ok Fort Myers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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