Fright Night at Bay Oaks Park. -STOCK PHOTO
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is thrilled to invite residents and visitors to Fright Night at Bay Oaks on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bay Oaks Park, 2731 Oak Street.
This family-friendly Halloween celebration promises a night full of spooky fun, laughter, and community spirit! Guests can enjoy a variety of festive activities, including:
Trunk-or-Treat
Games and inflatables
Costume contests
Food trucks and treats
Music and more
Fright Night is one of Bay Oaks’ most popular events of the year, bringing families, friends and neighbors together to celebrate safely in a fun and festive environment.
Thank you to everyone who has made donations to make this event special.
Volunteers are still welcome! Those interested in helping with inflatables and games can contact Erin Adkins at EAdkins@fmbgov.com for more information.
Don’t miss this frightfully fun evening — bring your costumes, your candy buckets and your Halloween spirit!
Event Details:
Bay Oaks Park, 2731 Oak Street
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
6-9 p.m.
$5.00 per family
For more information, visit www.fmbgov.com or follow the Town of Fort Myers Beach on social media.
Local “Hams” sharpen their skills for when communication matters most
When storms knock out power and cell towers go silent, a small but dedicated group of local hobbyists keeps Southwest Florida connected — the amateur radio operators of the Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club.
On Saturday, October 11 club members gathered for a hands-on Skills Day, trading casual chatter for soldering irons, test meters, and antennas. The event focused on practical, real-world skills: soldering coax connectors for clear signal transmission, mastering test equipment and setting up portable radios ready for emergency use.
“Amateur radio is fundamentally a technical service, and proficiency is paramount,” said Carmine Vetrano, club president. “Our Skills Day makes sure members aren’t just knowledgeable — they’re confident and capable when the community needs us most.”
Beyond the buzz of radios and the smell of warm solder, the day underscored what draws people to the hobby: teamwork, lifelong learning, and service. In disasters, when modern systems fail, these “hams” provide vital communication links for local emergency management and relief efforts.
Founded in 1957, the Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club (FMARC) is one of Southwest Florida’s most active groups, affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The club promotes education, emergency readiness and public service through training and community outreach.
To learn more or get involved, visit www.fmarc.net