Good morning, Fort Myers.

Salty Sam's Marina will host its inaugural Patriot Boat Parade on Saturday, June 27 to honor America's 250th Anniversary.

Boaters from across Southwest Florida will decorate vessels in red, white, and blue and parade around Estero Island before returning for a dockside celebration with food, drinks, live music and awards.

A new CoworkingCafe study ranks the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro at No. 5 among mid-sized U.S. metros for small business growth, citing a 45% GDP increase between 2019 and 2023 and over 2,300 new business applications per 100,000 residents (the highest among similar metros).

Florida Repertory Theatre is featuring the interactive comedy 'The Queen of Bingo' at ArtStage Studio Theatre from May 27 to June 14 in Fort Myers.

The show runs at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday.

United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades faces a $1.6 million shortfall in its annual campaign that could risk essential community programs and lead to further budget cuts.

Lee Health has pledged $250,000, with additional donations needed to meet the goal.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 will host a Boat America Responsible Boating Course on June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pine Ridge Community Center (15660 Pine Ridge Road), where boaters learn navigation, equipment use, and emergency handling for $45 per person.

Reporters photographed graduations at Lee County schools — capturing thousands of photos and videos from mid-May to June 1 for the Class of 2026.

The galleries feature images from local institutions including Fort Myers High School.

A large debris pile formed by Hurricane Ian has remained on North Captiva Island for nearly four years as neighbors say it harms local wildlife and disrupts the habitat, and a property owner faces $250-a-day fines while trying to remove it amid pending rezoning for a waste transfer station.

Between April and June, 473 volunteers participated in 29 cleanup events in Lee County, dedicating 1,170 hours to remove over 6,000 pounds of litter from 17 roadside miles, 5 acres of parks, and 7 miles of shoreline as part of the Great American Cleanup.

Saint Hilary's Episcopal Church will host a free Aging Well Community Resource Fair for adults 65 and older on Thursday, June 11, featuring local help from home health care to aging-in-place support — with lunch and a cocktail social hour at 5011 McGregor Blvd.

Ryan Hunter, an 18-year-old top student and athlete, attended his graduation today after undergoing surgery for a collapsed lung; hospital staff transported him with a portable chest drainage device and removed his chest tube on June 2.

FGCU Storytelling Conference

Jun 5-7 — Florida Gulf Coast University — Free entry — Explore the healing power of storytelling with workshops and performances from renowned storytellers.

Fleet Feet Big Run

8:00 – 10:30 AM — Bell Tower — Free entry — A welcoming event for walkers and runners of all levels at a key Fort Myers destination.

K-PopKon Fest

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — $20 — Experience Florida's premier K-Pop convention with diverse fandoms and collectibles.

LA Hardy Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Comedy show — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from La Hardy at one of Fort Myers' favorite venues.

Bell Tower Yappy Hour

6-8 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy happy hour with your furry friends at this local landmark.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Greg Morton Live Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket pricing not listed — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Greg Morton.

Mahjong Mondays at Whiskey Creek Country Club

5:30-8 p.m. — Whiskey Creek Country Club — Free entry — Enjoy beginner lessons and open play for experienced mahjong enthusiasts.

Bingo and Bites for Christians

6:30-9 p.m. — Backyard Social — $20 for Non Members + food and drink — Enjoy a night of Bingo, delicious food, and fellowship with local Christians.

Greg Morton Stand-Up Comedy

Evening performance — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an entertaining night with the comedic talent of Greg Morton.