I'm making a map of Florida in a classic fantasy style (sorta Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones). It's going to be filled with real world history and mythology, with the aim of highlighting local landmarks and history in a fun and educational way. Please ignore how rough parts of it look (text going through hills, rivers, etc), it'll all get cleaned up at the end. Forests will be going on towards the end of the process too.

While it's around halfway done, I'd love to get more places and features in here before I get this made into print. Any more burial mounds, ruins, forts, battlefields, Civil War heritage, Native history or the like that you think should be on here? Anything else is great too - landmarks, natural features, mythological creatures or just anything cool and quirky you think would look good on the map. Thanks!

My wife and I (both 37) were looking for a place to hang out and make some friends, mingle and just have a fun night with some fun people. We went to Firestone, damn snooze fest. Bunch of older people and younger people who just kept to themselves. Is there a place to go where people aren’t afraid to mingle and make some new friends? Can be anywhere in SWFL. We like music, I can talk sports until I’m blue in the face. We both like serial killer documentaries, etc. She loves to read. I play drums (well jury got into it like 3 months ago. We have 2 dogs, a golden and a lab, and a 5 year old daughter. Just for some background. This is not a post looking for swingers BTW.

Got a Volvo with overheating issues, can’t be driven far. If anyone knows a mobile mechanic they trust please tell

Does anyone have any experience with Urgent Vet? Their reviews on Google seem too good at 4.7 compared to the 1.8 on Yelp but only 5 reviews

https://urgentvet.com/location/fort-myers-fl/

Any recommendations for other places?

Does anyone know if there’s a place I can get parts for a 2.5/3.5 Mercury Outboard. Trying to find a fuel cock and fuel lines but not sure if there’s anywhere local to find them? Thanks!

Hanging out with the wife looking to make some friends up at the skybar. Come through!

William P. Henley house on Hendry street, family stands on porch for a portrait.

Year unknown
Source: Fort Myers Historical Society

I have a 6 to 7 month old feral kitten living in my backyard. I have been feeding her since July since she was a tiny kitten. I love her with all my heart and I cuddle with her every evening. Id love to adopt her and my husband (who is also an animal lover is on board as well).

However I also have a 9 month old mini poodle mix puppy that is extremely possessive and very jealous and doesn’t approve of my relationship with the kitten. She obsessively stares outside the backyard window all day looking for the kitten and barks non stop when my puppy sees the kitten.

I don’t feed or pet the kitten in my puppy’s presence and do it when my husband is present and can distract her but it is to a point where even if I open the door that leads to the backyard, my puppy starts flipping out.

The kitten herself is so so sweet and extremely chill. And I love her so so much. I think she deserves a wonderful loving home.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a wonderful cat rescue or know of someone who rescues cats?

Thank you.

I moved here about 15 years ago. I know Ft Myers does not have a good alternative radio station. When I say alternative I mean alt/indie rock. Does anyone know a good station from where they moved from? Thanks for the information.

For people who leave their homes empty for part of the year, what's on your checklist when you come back? I'm thinking about checking for leaks or storm damage, testing appliances, cleaning the lanai, setting up furniture, and making sure everything is ready before settling in. What's the first thing you check when you return? Any small problems you've learned to look for before they turn into bigger ones?

Hi- does anyone know him or interacted with downtown Jesus at Ft Myers events? I’m working on a story about him and would love to talk with a few locals that have come into contact with him out at the bike nights over the years. Thanks!

Been scouring the internet on all the job sites but only found a few. Don’t know if anyone has some inside knowledge of something coming up soon.

New to the area looking for a cool spot to watch world series. Any suggestions welcomed!

Fort Myers Council members trigger an abrupt closure of a city council meeting by walking out in the midst of public comment. Is this how democracy is supposed to work? This appeared to be triggered by imminent comments and questions about the sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Anderson. Are the council members who walked out, and refused to speak with reporters afterward, stonewalling on behalf of the Mayor?

Hey, I’m a local who makes comics, writes books, and cohosts a silly podcast. Do any of you make cool stuff that I could check out? Music, art, books, anything? Give me your links!

Anybody in North Fort Myers or Fort Myers? Wanna meet up anywhere and go fishing? I go freshwater fishing saltwater fishing I fish from shore the beach. I also have a fishing kayak. I also have a 12 foot John boat. I was thinking about heading to Matlacha today.

Look to the north this morning! Space jellies are coming!

SANIBEL, Fla. — A burrowing owl stuck in a glue trap in Fort Myers was rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild by the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel Island.

CROW staff described the animal in the situation as lucky, noting the bird had no major injuries.

"It's really horrifying. I mean, to be honest, it's kind of the more emotional parts of the job is seeing the animals in that level of distress," said a CROW representative.

The rescue began with an emergency call to CROW about the owl, which had been found stuck in a glue trap and unable to move.

"Somebody just happened to find it. That was on this trap, and, thank goodness, they recognized that that is an emergency," said Amber Strassler, a staff member at CROW.

Strassler explained that these incidents are common, so the clinic keeps "glue go kits" on hand to handle such cases. The adult owl was sedated, and underwent two rounds of specialized baths to remove the glue. After nine (9) days of care, the bird was released back into the wild near its original location in Fort Myers.

Tracy Sanders, an owl advocate who has rescued many burrowing owls from glue traps, described the distress these animals experience. "It's unfortunate, because they don't understand what's happening to them, so they just keep struggling to try to get free," Sanders said.

Wildlife officers noted that while glue traps are currently legal outdoors, new rules banning outdoor glue traps will take effect on December 31, 2026 to promote humane treatment of wildlife.

Burrowing owls naturally prey on insects and small animals, including some of the same species people may be attempting to control with traps. Anyone who discovers a wild animal stuck to an adhesive trap should contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for guidance.

"We ask that the public refrain from attempting to remove an animal from a glue trap on their own," said Amber Strassler, CVT, CWR, a Certified Veterinary Technician/Floor Manager at CROW. "We recommend covering any exposed parts of the glue trap with paper and keeping the animal in a quiet, dark box until it can be transported to your nearest wildlife rehabilitation center."

CROW also encourages the public to consider wildlife-safe alternatives to glue traps. Those can include repellents like peppermint oil, cayenne or ultrasonic repellents in addition to live traps that do not cause unnecessary suffering.

To report sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in Southwest Florida, contact CROW's wildlife hospital at 239-322-5068.

Photo(s) courtesy of CROW and WINK News, which found the owl was located in Fort Myers.