Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Fort Myers YMCA announces River Nights 2026: A Night on the Nile on Friday, Sept.

25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center downtown, where guests will enjoy Egypt-themed cocktails, dinner, live music + an auction that funds local programs.

Crescent Beach Family Park at 1100 Estero Blvd in Fort Myers Beach reopened yesterday after four years following Hurricane Ian's destruction, with a $1.3 million renovation that added ADA access, shade structures, and improved beach entry — a milestone in the area's ongoing efforts to restore community spaces.

STREAM transit service continues to be a lifeline for residents in Hendry and Glades counties today, offering critical rides for dialysis patients, work, and other essential trips while its fixed-route buses and paratransit support daily transportation needs — keeping people connected and saving costs on alternative travel options.

A.N.A.'s Friends CEO Jessica Kaestner published her first children’s book—Ana's Friends—to support foster care programs for local youth.

Paperback and Kindle versions are on Amazon or available at the organization’s headquarters, with proceeds benefiting Fort Myers children and teens in need.

FGCU is hosting a Mangroves 101 conversation today to highlight how vital mangroves are for coastal defense + ecosystem health.

Experts Dr. Brian Bovard and Dr. Win Everham explain how conservation efforts and environmental changes have reshaped mangrove growth along southwest Florida.

Lee County will install an X-band radar at its Public Safety Center in Fort Myers in about 30 days to boost severe weather detection and deliver detailed atmospheric data to the National Weather Service, as part of a hybrid system partnered with Climavision (a private firm) to enhance community safety.

The North Fort Myers Fire Department introduced a free Wellness Sticker Program to alert first responders about home wellness needs (for example, diabetic or autism/special needs) during emergencies.

Interested residents call Public Education officer Christi Fulton at 239-731-1931 for a sticker.

In the first half of 2026, Lee County sold six high-end homes, with the priciest being a $10 million property in Bonita Springs.

Three top properties are on Hickory Boulevard, and all include private pools & waterfront access reported by Royal Shell Real Estate.

Group Ukulele Lessons

2-3 p.m. — Alliance for the Arts — Free — Strum, sing, and connect through music in a welcoming ukulele class for all skill levels.

The Wizard of Oz

7:30 p.m. — Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Follow the Yellow Brick Road in this beloved musical adventure with memorable songs and characters.

Kris Fried at Snappers Comedy Club

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $62 — Kris Fried brings an unforgettable comedy experience to Fort Myers.