Islanders, ‘Deadheads’ gearing up for Mighty Mussels’ next homestand

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are returning to Southwest Florida for a six-game homestand highlighted by celebrations of the island lifestyle and Grateful Dead’s music. The 31st annual Islands Night on April 17 will include a pregame parade around the warning track featuring businesses, government officials and nonprofits representing Southwest Florida’s barrier islands, including Sanibel,.

Mighty Mussels to host Grateful Dead Night on April 22

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are inviting all “Deadheads” to Hammond Stadium as the team hosts its first Grateful Dead Night on April 22. Mighty Mussels fans are encouraged to dress in their favorite Jerry Garcia-styled apparel, tie-dye T-shirts and hippie haircuts. The jazz and funk band “Unlimited Devotion” will perform pregame and postgame music.

Mighty Mussels create ‘Mussel Up for Southwest Florida’ charitable fund

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels have established a charitable fund, Mussel Up for Southwest Florida, to support local nonprofits that are helping make the region a better place to live and raise a family. The team is hosting numerous fundraising events throughout the 2023 baseball season, including custom jersey auctions, ticket specials and VIP suite.

Mighty Mussels to honor first responders at season opener on April 6

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will open the 2023 baseball season by honoring firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who aided in Southwest Florida’s hurricane response and recovery. All first responders and their immediate family members can receive free tickets to the home opener on Thursday, April 6..

Children’s Advocacy Center accepting sponsorships for Pinwheels in the Park event with Mighty Mussels

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2023) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. In preparation, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) is now accepting sponsorships for its April baseball event in partnership with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and Grand Slam Title Sponsor,.

SWFL students get free tickets for Mighty Mussels’ ‘School’s Out Celebration’ on June 3

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are offering free tickets to all Southwest Florida children and teens as part of the minor league team’s School’s Out Celebration on June 3. Public schools in Lee and Collier counties wrap up the 2021-22 academic year on June 2. Many private and charter schools follow a similar schedule. “This.