Good morning, Fort Myers.

Lovers Key State Park is hosting five programs from May 1 to May 16, including a shell walk, yoga, bird stroll, hike and a Junior Ranger event across mid-beach, Black Island Trail Head and the community room.

Registration is required for each event with fees only for May 3 yoga.

City of Fort Myers will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center to help residents learn about storm readiness & available resources.

Norman Love Confections launched its 2026 Mother’s Day Chocolate Collection featuring 10 bon bon flavors to honor moms, grandmothers and cherished mother figures; in-store sales begin today and online orders ship until May 7 (in time for Mother’s Day on May 10).

On April 17, Artsemble Underground hosted its fifth annual Mural Festival at 2027 Monroe St. Downtown, unveiling a new wall of murals that showcased themes of unity and diversity with a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Kevin Anderson.

Fort Myers readers may email high-resolution SW Florida photos to Tropicalia with full name, image location and camera details (if applicable) for a chance to have their work printed.

The call encourages local participation to showcase the region’s unique paradise views.

FGCU students and faculty experienced a new virtual reality program on April 20 at The Water School that lets them view underwater research without diving.

Marine science student Zoe Szabo developed the tool and it is now used in FGCU’s scientific diving course.

Anglers gathered invasive fish from local waterways at Bass Pro Shops in Fort Myers on Sunday in a weekend roundup aimed at removing non-native species and supporting research.

Teams weighed catches—including 288 fish from a teenage group—while organizers stressed educating the public about not releasing aquarium fish.

On Sunday evening, Dunkin’ and Beaches Travelmart near Concourse B permanently closed at RSW as part of its $331 million terminal expansion project, which will add a new restaurant and bar and a 16-lane centralized checkpoint expected to be completed in November.

Wayfair's Way Day sale offers patio deals on outdoor furniture including seating & shade along with storage, available online for a limited time.

Fort Myers residents can shop top finds with prices under $500 to over $1,000 off as discounts to upgrade their outdoor spaces.

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.

Phil Hogan Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Southern flavored comedy and music with the talented Phil Hogan.

Phil Hogan Live Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $80 — Experience Phil Hogan's unforgettable comedy at a top-rated venue.

Forever Motown Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets from $92 — Enjoy an unforgettable live Motown experience in Fort Myers.

Jason Mraz Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music from the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter known for his uplifting pop hits.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Backyard Social — Ticket required — Experience the tribute to the classic Dave Matthews Band sound by a dedicated cover band performing for over 20 years.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets required — Experience the iconic music of Queen in a magical candlelit setting.

Jim Breuer Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with beloved comedian Jim Breuer as he entertains with sharp observations and spontaneous crowd interaction.