What's happening in Fort Myers in September, 2011? Well, here are a few of the highlights for this month:
Patriot Day Golf at Shell Point Golf Club
September 2 - 5, 2011
To show support of this nationally recognized Patriot Day Golf event, The Shell Point Golf Club will donate $1 from every paid round over the weekend to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Additionally during this particular weekend, veterans will be able to buy a round of golf for only $29. To make your reservation to participate in this event, call (239) 433-9790.
Cost: $39 for non-veterans and $29 for veterans. Ticket Phone: 239-433-9790. Friday, September 2, 2011 – Monday, September 5, 2011. Shell Point Golf Club 17401 On Par Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33908.
The Monthly Music Walk at the downtown Fort Myers River District
3rd Saturday of the month
The 3rd Saturday event features live music at over a dozen venues, including restaurants, galleries, and bars, plus street performers all over the beautiful downtown streets. Music Walk venues showcase a variety of music, from punk, rockabilly, indie, reggae, and folk, to piano, steel drums, and more. The event is the largest of its kind regionally. Music Walk is an all ages event that starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. or close at many venues. Free parking available.
Rib Rockin Weekend
Saturday, 9/10/11 & Sunday, 9/11/11
Join the Lee County Sheriff's Office for a special weekend of events that will honor the memories of the thousands of people killed in the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
It begins on Saturday, Sept. 10, with an Appreciation Bike Ride beginning at the Fort Myers Harley Davidson, 2160 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the community is invited to watch the "Local Heroes Parade" featuring police, fire and emergency workers, military heroes, veterans, ROTC, Scouts and more. This mile-long parade will begin at Fort Myers Page Field Commons at 8 a.m. and will be followed by a remembrance ceremony of the 9-11 victims at 10 a.m. at Fort Myers Harley Davidson. It will feature guest speakers and will honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
The Rib Rockin Rodeo will take place after the ceremony, and is a competition to see who can make the most delicious ribs. There will be several cook off categories and a special 'crowd pleaser' award, plus great music for all to enjoy.
Tickets are $10 for adults. Children are free with a paid adult ticket.
This event raises money to support the Sheriff's Office Communications Training Department.
Those interested in participating, or sponsoring the event can contact Christine Hodges at 477-1213 or by email at chodges@sheriffleefl.org to obtain information.
Fort Myers is a great place to live, work and play! If you want to be near the gulf, beaches, have easy access to the airport and expressways, plus know that you'll always have plenty of great choices in restaurants, shopping and service retailers...this is the place for you!
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