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SUMMARY:Sabor del Rancho: A Night of Food\, Dance\, and History
DESCRIPTION:Sabor del Rancho is an elegant evening at Mound House celebrating the vibrant flavors\, rhythms\, and stories of the rancho era. Enjoy a Latin American dinner\, a 30-minute dance lesson\, and a guided historical tour exploring the intertwined Indigenous and Latinx heritage of our coastal site. Perfect for couples\, history lovers\, and anyone looking to celebrate culture through food and movement. Includes museum admission. Reservations required. $40 online before September 5th\, $45 at the door. Mound House Members receive 20% off. \n 
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/sabor-del-rancho-moundhouse-fortmyersbeach/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Movie on the Mound- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Movies on the Mound
DESCRIPTION:🎬✨ Final Movies on the Mound of the Season! ✨🎬 \nJoin us on Saturday\, February 21st at 6:00 PM for our last Movies on the Mound night of the season! \nBring your lawn chairs\, cozy blankets\, favorite snacks — and don’t forget the bug spray! 🪑🧺🍿 \nEnjoy:🌅 A beautiful evening on the Mound🏛️ FREE museum admission🎯 Lawn games for all ages🎥 A fun movie under the stars \nGrab your family and friends and come make it a night to remember. We can’t wait to see you there
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/movies-on-the-mound-3/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mound House":MAILTO:adam.knight@fmbgov.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series - Think Global\, Act Local
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Our New Lecture Series\nOur Natural World: Think Global\, Act Local\nThe Mound House is thrilled to launch our brand new lecture series\, Our Natural World: Think Global\, Act Local\, an exciting opportunity to explore the incredible natural resources that surround us and discover how local actions can have a global impact. \nBirds of Fort Myers Beach: Nesting Shorebirds and Amazing Migratory Travelers\nJoin us as Megan Hatten\, Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager with Audubon Florida\, shares the fascinating story of the birds that nest along the south end of Fort Myers Beach and the remarkable migratory birds that visit Southwest Florida each year. \nMegan Hatten is a coastal conservationist who grew up in Wisconsin and earned her degree in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After moving to Florida\, she worked at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Hospital and later with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission monitoring shorebirds on Marco Island. She now serves as Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager with Audubon Florida\, where she works to create a future in which people and birds can thrive together. \nOur First Lecture\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 \n5:00 p.m. – Refreshments and ticket sales \n5:30 p.m. – Presentation \n451 Connecticut Street \nFort Myers Beach \nMembers: Free Non-Members: $5 \nLimited Seating\, RSVP Today! \n\nA special thank you goes to Penny Jarrett for envisioning and organizing this series and for sharing her passion for our environment with our community. We are grateful for her dedication to inspiring curiosity\, stewardship\, and meaningful conversations about the natural world. \nWhether you’re an experienced birder or simply curious about the wildlife around us\, this presentation will offer fascinating insights into bird migration\, coastal conservation\, and the importance of protecting these remarkable species. Bring your questions\, Megan will host an engaging question-and-answer discussion following the presentation.
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/summer-lecture-series-think-global-act-local/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Saturday - July 25th
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join Us for a FREE Saturday at the Mound House! 🎉 \nBring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Mound House! Explore the museum\, participate in family-friendly activities\, and get creative with arts and crafts. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday together while discovering the history and natural beauty of Fort Myers Beach. \nA heartfelt thank you to the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation for their generous support in making our Summer’s Last Saturdays program possible. Their commitment to our community helps us provide these free educational and engaging experiences for families. \nWe can’t wait to see you at the Mound House!
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/free-saturday/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Natural World: Think Global\, Act Local\nMound House presents an exciting opportunity to explore the incredible natural resources that surround us and discover how local actions can have a global impact. \nWeather Forecasting: Science\, Technology\, and Our Changing Climate\nPresented by Katie Walls\, Meteorologist\, WINK News Weather Authority\nJoin Katie Walls\, Meteorologist at WINK News Weather Authority\, for an engaging look behind the scenes of modern weather forecasting and the science that helps us better understand our changing world. \nDiscover how meteorologists use information gathered from satellites\, Doppler radar\, weather stations\, and other advanced technologies to create the forecasts we rely on every day. Katie will explain how computer modeling works\, the latest innovations in weather forecasting\, and how emerging technologies are improving forecast accuracy. \nLearn about the collaborative efforts between WINK News and organizations such as the National Weather Service\, research institutions\, government agencies\, and universities that provide the data and scientific expertise needed to produce reliable weather forecasts. \nThe presentation will also explore what causes weather patterns to change\, the vital role oceans play in influencing local and global weather\, and how climate change is affecting storm frequency and intensity. Katie will discuss the broader impacts of these changes on coastal communities\, ecosystems\, and biodiversity\, helping attendees better understand the environmental challenges facing Southwest Florida and beyond. \nWhether you’re fascinated by hurricanes\, curious about the technology behind your daily forecast\, or interested in the connections between weather\, climate\, and conservation\, this informative lecture offers an inside look at the science of forecasting from one of Southwest Florida’s trusted meteorologists. \nThursday\, August 13\, 2026\n5:00 p.m. – Refreshments and ticket sales\n5:30 p.m. – Presentation\n451 Connecticut Street\nFort Myers Beach\nMembers: Free Non-Members: $5\nLimited Seating\, RSVP Today!\n\nA special thank you goes to Penny Jarrett for envisioning and organizing this series and for sharing her passion for our environment with our community. We are grateful for her dedication to inspiring curiosity\, stewardship\, and meaningful conversations about the natural world. \n 
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/summer-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Free Saturday - August 29th
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join Us for a FREE Saturday at the Mound House! 🎉 \nBring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Mound House! Explore the museum\, participate in family-friendly activities\, and get creative with arts and crafts. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday together while discovering the history and natural beauty of Fort Myers Beach. \nA heartfelt thank you to the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation for their generous support in making our Summer’s Last Saturdays program possible. Their commitment to our community helps us provide these free educational and engaging experiences for families. \nWe can’t wait to see you at the Mound House!
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/free-saturday-august-29th/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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SUMMARY:Island Hopper - Music on the Mound
DESCRIPTION:Island Hopper – Music on the Mound\nJoin two renowned songwriters as they perform at the historic and beautiful Mound House as a part of the Island Hopper Songwriters Fest! This multiday festival sees world class talent perform across different locations in Lee County and we are thrilled to once again host this fun and exciting celebration of music! \nDoors open at 2:00pm\, concert at 2:30pm. (approx. 1 hour) Rain or shine! \n Songwriters’ Biographies\nFrank J. Myers \nA Grammy Award-winning songwriter\, producer\, and musician whose remarkable career has helped shape country and pop music for more than 40 years. Since moving to Nashville in 1981\, he has written 12 No. 1 hits and more than 20 Top 10 singles\, with songs recorded by over 50 artists. \nHis best-known works include the international smash “I Swear\,” recorded by John Michael Montgomery and later by All-4-One\, as well as “I’m Already There\,” “My Front Porch Looking In\,” and “Tomorrow.” His songs have earned numerous honors\, including Grammy\, CMA\, ACM\, ASCAP\, and Billboard awards. \nIn addition to his success as a songwriter\, Myers is an accomplished producer and collaborator who has worked with many of country music’s biggest stars. He continues to write and mentor artists\, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. \nLauren Macitti \nA Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a voice as pure as her heartland roots and a songwriting gift that has turned heads from American Idol to the Grand Ole Opry. A musical prodigy who began performing at age 7\, she’s since performed with legends like Pam Tillis\, Suzy Bogguss\, and Brad Paisley. Her breakout album God Made a Woman earned critical acclaim and landed on The New York Times’ Best of 2020 list and climbed as high as #4 on the iTunes Country Albums chart. Recently\, Lauren released a brand new EP inspired by her love of the ocean and the seaside storytellers she admires. It is titled “Out of the Blue” and was produced by Dean Sams\, founding member of legendary country band Lonestar. For more info and tour dates\, go to www.laurenmascitti.com \n 
URL:https://moundhouse.org/event/island-hopper-music-on-the-mound/
LOCATION:Mound House\, 451 Connecticut St\,\, Fort Myers Beach\, FL\, 33931\, United States
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