Lucky Man Escapes Alligator Attack On Sanibel Island

Talk about lucky! Somehow a man narrowly escaped an alligator attack on Sanibel Island this week.

According to NBC-2, the guy was working on cleaning out debris from Hurricane Ian on Monday when the alligator attacked. The Sanibel Fire Department said the man was clearing debris from a canal along Rabbit Road on Sanibel when the alligator lunged out of the water and started biting at his knees. It is a miracle that this guy was able to walk away with only scratches. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said he was treated and released at the scene. Wow!

After the attack, nuisance gator trappers worked on identifying and removing three gators from the area. They were able to successfully remove two of those gators. One alligator was just an inch short of nine feet long, the other was seven feet long. Darkness fell before they were able to catch the third gator.

If you need to report a nuisance alligator, you can contact the FWC's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program by calling 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).

26 Mexican Restaurants In Southwest Florida To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

So, why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo anyway?  According to National Calendar Day, Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5, commemorating the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Here in the United States, we have Americanized it and given ourselves another reason to go out and party, have some drinks and delicious food, all on a week night (at least this year it's a Friday).   It's like St. Patrick's Day in May.

In fact, Cinco De Mayo is more celebrated in the United States than it is in Mexico. That's why we put together this list of 26 Mexican Restaurants In Southwest Florida For Cinco De Mayo.

Florida isn't too far from Mexico, but there are tons of places to hit up for a margarita (or three) and some tacos on May 5th.  Several of the local restaurants listed below are hosting a Cinco De Mayo celebration of their own next week.   Be sure to stay tuned for details on those.  And, if there's a restaurant we've missed, let us know.

Check out the list below and make plans with your amigos for next Friday, May 5th!

Gulf Coast Town Center
9908 Gulf Coast Main St  Fort Myers, FL, 33913

https://cantina109.com/

3724 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904

https://www.mexicolindorestaurant.net/

https://www.caboscantinafl.com/

5200 Big Pine Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907

https://www.cantinalaredo.com/

1604 SE 46th St, Cape Coral, FL 33904

4125 Cleveland Ave Suite 1485  Fort Myers, FL 33901 @ Edison Mall Between JC Penny and Book-A-Million

https://monarcasrestaurants.com/

1027 E. Cape Coral Parkway  Cape Coral, FL 33904

4329 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901

28051 S. Tamiami Trail  Bonita Springs, FL 34135

https://www.iguanamia.com/

https://www.senortequilasrestaurant.com/

https://tequilasmexicanbarandgrille.com/

15185 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

https://lacasitafortmyers.com/

13121 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

https://www.saboramexicofortmyers.com/

13120 Westlinks Terrace # 10, Fort Myers, FL 33913

https://www.casalupitafm.com/

547 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

https://habanerosfortmyers.com/

18731 Three Oaks Pkwy # 7, Fort Myers, FL 33967

http://www.dossabores.com/

SOUTH / DAVIS BLVD  4834 Davis Blvd  Naples, FL 34104

3126 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34103

3785 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112

http://mrtequilasrestaurant.com/

2700 Immokalee Rd #12Naples, FL 34110

1661 Estero Blvd. #11Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

2371 Vanderbilt Beach Rd #710, Naples, FL 34109

https://flacosrestaurant.com/

410 9th Street North  Naples, FL 34102

1514 Immokalee Rd, #116  Naples, FL 34110

https://www.theturcotaco.com/

11263 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34113

https://amigoscafe.net/

9123 Strada Pl #7135, Naples, FL 34108

https://www.roccostacos.com/naples/

2795 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104

4947 Tamiami Trail N #110, Naples, FL 34103

https://dontequilamexicanrestaurant.com/

2248 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112

https://www.moes.com/

https://www.3pepperburrito.com/

https://www.tijuanaflats.com/locations/fort-myers

https://www.chipotle.com/