Good morning, Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held its King of Diamonds Casino Night on Saturday at Margaritaville Beach Resort to raise funds for local nonprofits and student scholarships (photos by Casey Bradley Gent).

Local playwrights in Fort Myers are showcasing their work by crafting plays that mix humor & history.

They perform at venues like the Laboratory Theater to bring fresh perspectives on community life.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre presents All Shook Up, a jukebox musical with 27 Elvis tunes and Austin Wicke as Chad who brings lively charm.

The show — Broadway Palm's 250th production — runs through May 16 in Fort Myers with upbeat music, romance, and fun comedy.

Lou Gramm (75) returns to lead Foreigner for their 50th anniversary tour on Sunday, April 19 at Hertz Arena in Estero, where he will perform classic hits despite the absence of founding guitarist Mick Jones.

The Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for its 2026 We Serve awards.

Eligible Lee County students pursuing secondary education or specialized training may apply for one of 15 $1,000 scholarships — applications must be submitted by May 31.

Yesterday, CROW held a ribbon cutting for its new Harkey Sea Turtle Complex on Sanibel — the only licensed facility between Sarasota and the Keys.

Funded by grants from Bill and Laurie Harkey and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the center will boost sea turtle care.

The FWC invites Fort Myers residents to join Florida WildQuest — a free outdoor scavenger hunt using the GooseChase app — running April 25 through May 3 across Wildlife Management Areas.

Bring water, snacks and sun protection as some sites may require a permit.

Calusa Nature Center will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fort Myers, featuring live music, guided nature walks, crafts and animal encounters; tickets cost $13 for adults + $7 for children.

Wilson Pigott Bridge in Babcock Ranch will close at 4 a.m. Monday for 10 days as crews install a new steel grid deck to ensure safe travel.

Commuters can use alternate routes via Interstate 75 & State Road 31.

On Saturday morning, the Calusa Waterkeeper hosted a discussion at Florida SouthWestern State College on harmful algal blooms, where Dr. Davis (University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank) shared research showing dolphins with Alzheimer’s-like brain changes.

Experts said airborne toxins may pose long-term health risks.

A mechanical issue grounded an EMS helicopter on Useppa Island early Sunday morning, prompting a second aircraft from a neighboring county to complete a patient transport — the grounded helicopter will remain at the landing zone until it is cleared for service.

Madagascar Jr | Homeschool

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Fort Myers Theatre — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a musical adventure with Alex, Marty, and friends as they escape from Central Park Zoo to Madagascar.

Fort Myers Christian Social Gathering

6-8:30 p.m. — Topgolf Fort Myers — $20 for Non-Members + additional golf costs — Connect with local Christians for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition.

Joey Vega Live at Snappers Comedy Club

7-8:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $80 — Enjoy an unforgettable night with renowned comedian Joey Vega.

MotoBros Night Shift Series: Final Round Party

Day races & night party — MotoBros - Punta Gorda Mx — $20 gate fee, $35 per class — Compete for cash prizes and enjoy giveaways at the final round celebration.

Greatest American Earth Day Cleanup

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Wild Turkey Strand Preserve — Free entry — Make a real impact in Lee County’s beautiful wilderness by participating in an Earth Day cleanup event.

Jack Willhite's Rock and Roll Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited seating — Experience a hilarious fusion of rock music and comedy with Jack Willhite.

Touch-a-Truck Event

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Pediatric Dentistry of Florida — Free admission — Interactive fun where kids learn about trucks and meet the professionals who drive them.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets starting at $64.98 — Embrace messages of healing from the renowned Long Island Medium in an unforgettable live experience.

2nd Annual Fort Myers Blueberry Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Mike Greenwell Regional Park — Admission details not specified — Celebrate blueberries with food, fun, and community activities.

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Bad Bunny's music in a one-of-a-kind candlelight concert.