Fort Myers Brewing Co. to host Summerween event Saturday

Fort Myers Brewing Company is bringing a unique twist to seasonal festivities with its Summerween celebration Saturday, Aug. 31. This innovative event merges the warmth of summer with the chills of Halloween, offering an exciting and family-friendly experience for the community.

Summerween promises a mix of activities and entertainment:

• Costume Extravaganza: Guests are encouraged to don their most creative costumes, capturing the spirit of Halloween in the summer heat.

• Jack-o’-Lantern Fruits: Attendees are invited to bring their own carved fruit Jack-O’-Lanterns to the brewery for a chance to win our Fruit Jack-O’-Lantern Contest! Carve your favorite fruit–whether it’s a watermelon, pineapple, or something else–and compete for a chance to win!, adding a refreshing twist to traditional pumpkin carving.

• Spyk’d Seltzers and Craft Beers: Fort Myers Brewing Co. will serve its special Spyk’d seltzers and a selection of craft beers, perfect for cooling off while embracing the spooky theme.

• Food Trucks: Local food trucks, including Island Vibez Grill, Spelltacular Sweets, and Wicked Streatery, will be on-site, offering a variety of delectable treats.

• Live Music: The event will feature a live performance by the Hamilton Boys Duo at 6 p.m., providing a lively backdrop to the festivities.

Fort Myers Brewing Co. is at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, #28, Fort Myers. For more information visit fmbrew.com.

REIS to address dynamics of population growth, real estate development

Developers, investors, government officials and real estate experts will address the dynamics of population growth and real estate development at the 2024 Real Estate Symposium on Sept. 19. The Real Estate Investment Society presents the annual half-day event in partnership with Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University.

The program will address “Recovery and Sustainable Growth.” Sessions include:

• The Live Local Act opportunities and conditions

• Zoning Impacts on Housing Affordability

• How to Finance Affordable Housing

• CDBG-DR Funding to spur development

• Government Initiatives for Affordable Housing

• The way forward in 404 Permitting.

The symposium will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Cohen Center ballroom at Florida Gulf Coast University. Admission is $50 for REIS members and $70 for all other interested persons. There is no charge for FGCU students. Registration is required at reis-swfl.org.

Southwest Florida International Airport passenger traffic increases in July

During July, 677,137 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 1% compared to July 2023. It was also the second-best July reported in the 42-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 17%.

The traffic leader in July was Delta with 161,168 passengers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (136,984), American (114,344), United (94,212) and JetBlue (54,330).

Southwest Florida International Airport had 5,688 aircraft operations, an increase of 3% compared to July 2023. Page Field saw 12,764 operations, which was a 20% decrease compared to July 2023.

Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 10 million passengers in 2023 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic.

For more information, visit flylcpa.com or facebook.com/flyRSW.