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Weekend Vibes, What’s Happening Southwest Florida September 16-18

By Gina Birch

Here are your Weekend Vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida September 16-18.

If you like music, art, shopping and eating, you will love the events going on this weekend. From Charlotte to Collier County, there seems to be something for everyone.

Weekend fun kicks off in downtown Fort Myers Friday night with the monthly music walk. Streets are closed, musicians play on the sidewalks and in many restaurants and bars.

Veal chop

A succulent and savory veal chop is one of the many delicious dishes served at Harold’s in Fort Myers

It’s a great weekend to get out and support local restaurants in Collier and Lee Counties thanks to Sizzle Dining. It’s like restaurant week on steroids. The organization partners with dozens local restaurants to offer special dining menus. Think two course lunches and three course dinners for a fixed rate.

The idea is to get locals out to try new places or support the ones they already love during September. The month is traditionally one of the slowest for local restaurants. Some even close this time of year for vacations and renovations. However, if you can’t make it this weekend, the dining week extends through the 28th.

It also benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a great program that feeds local kids.

Get out, support local, and enjoy these weekend vibes, what’s happening in Southwest Florida September 16-18.

  • Sizzle Dining Restaurant Week

    This annual three week event was founded to celebrate and support restaurants in Lee and Collier Counties. More than 50 restaurants are participating by offering. Restaurants donate $1 of every Sizzle meal purchased to Blessings in a Backpack.

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  • Downtown Fort Myers Music Walk

    This happens the third Friday of every month. Downtown Fort Myers comes alive with music on the streets and in many bars and restaurants.

  • Celebrate Vintage, Vintage Market Days

    At Lee Civic Center Friday-Sunday. More than 100 vendors with art, antiques, clothing, jewelry and repurposed goods. DIY exhibitions, live music and more.

  • through hurt to hope exhibition

    This poignant art exhibit from former Fort Myers NewsPress photographer Kinfay Moroti is also interactive as Moroti personally leads small groups through what he calls “a dynamic visual and emotional journey to hope.”  Friday and Saturday at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center downtown Fort Myers.

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  • Sullivan Street Arts and Craft Festival

    This takes place in downtown Punta Gorda Saturday along the Peace River. Sullivan Street is lined with arts and crafts for you to browse from 10-4.

  • Weekend snacks

    Just in case you want to try some new snacks this weekend…check out this fabulous find.

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