Fort Myers Resident Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd Launches Hell House Whiskey

Lynyrd Skynyrd just announced a new pairing of the band and a brand new whiskey. Hell House Whiskey.  Fort Myers resident Rickey Medlocke and fellow bandmate Johnny Van Zant proudly announced the release today. According to the release from Hell House "Hell House Whiskey seeks to embody the very essence of where it all began - the iconic Hell House cabin. This is where the band's three original founding members, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Allen Collins, alongside their bandmates, dedicated themselves day and night to create the legendary music that has resonated deeply with their multi-generational fan base."

Johnny Van Zant states, "There's nothing like getting out there, playing a great show with Skynyrd, seeing people love this music, and now being able to raise a glass of our very own Hell House Whiskey together. It's a toast to the timeless spirit of rock and roll!"

Ready to get your hands on some? Hell House Whiskey will be available online at www.hellhousewhiskey.com with a suggested retail price of $49.99/750 ML.

Try a classic Lynyrd Skynyrd Cocktail

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times.  There is a national holiday for just about everything nowadays.

According to National Day Calendar it's time to honor the chicken wing because National Chicken Wing Day is on July 29th.

How fitting it falls on a Saturday this year.  I just wish we had some football to watch, to go along with the wings.

Anyway, with the day quickly approaching, I thought I'd find out where we can find the best chicken wings in Fort Myers.  So, I enlisted the help of the friendly folks over at Yelp!

As most of us know, Yelp uses customer reviews and ratings to determine their rankings in a given location.  While I do agree this list is full of some delicious wings, two of my favorites aren't included and I refuse to leave them out.

Of course, Hooter's is my number one!  I have yet to find wings I prefer over these breaded bites of joy, covered in the hot sauce, nothing is better.  And my second favorite, also not on the Yelp list, are the wings at Pott's Sports Cafe, extra crispy, hot, to die for.

Enough about my favorites (although you should listen to me), here are 10 hot spots for chicken wings in Fort Myers.

Next up we can debate ranch vs blue cheese 😉

Buckett's is a favorite for after baseball and football games.  It's right down the street from Rutenberg Park.

6301 S Pointe Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33919

http://www.buckettswingsandmore.com/

Not only are the wings good.  They've catered many of my parties and the Swedish meatballs are to die for.

10440 Bayshore Dr North Fort Myers, FL 33917

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hogbodys-bar-and-grill-north-fort-myers

I haven't tried this place yet, but the menu looks like they have something for everyone.

1227 Miramar St Cape Coral, FL 33904

The name alone makes this place stand out.

3732 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-tubby-pig-fort-myers-3

We are all about supporting small businesses down at the beach after the year we've had following Hurricane Ian.

61 Ave C Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wicked-wings-fort-myers-beach-2

Chicken wings are their specialty!  They especially pride themselves in their garlic parm wings at Lucy's.

3449 Canal St Fort Myers, FL 33916

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lucys-lets-eat-fort-myers

This is the place that took over the green building on the corner of Winkler and McGregor, where Clancy's used to be.  I've heard nothing but good things.

11481 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33919

The burgers, the wings, the beer.  Fat Katz is great.  Their sister location, Skinny Dogz, in Gateway is also great for brunch.

10080 Daniels Interstate Ct Fort Myers, FL 33913

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fat-katz-fort-myers

Another favorite following a sporting event.  My kids love to go here with teammates.  They have video games for the kids and great drinks for the adults too.

11751 S Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33907

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wings-and-rings-fort-myers

Right down the street from the radio station.  We like to go here for the wings at lunch.

8024 Alico Rd Ste A10 Fort Myers, FL 33967

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wicked-wings-n-things-fort-myers