Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society is showing off Sasha & the energetic 2-year-old mixed breed at its Fort Myers studio, seeking a home that offers training, structure and plenty of exercise.

Volunteers say Sasha loves adventures and walks, so prospective adopters are encouraged to visit her.

K’s Attic, a family-run retro shop in North Fort Myers, offers a treasure trove of vintage decor, toys & collectibles that bring Gulf Coast nostalgia back to life.

The store is at 1888 N Tamiami Trail, Suite A and welcomes collectors and decorators.

TikiFest celebrated its 10th year at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda on Saturday by featuring live Polynesian dance and music that let visitors dress up and learn about local traditions, with performances by Hula Connection of Southwest Florida.

The event also showcased vendors and cultural demonstrations.

Families in Fort Myers planning for back-to-school shopping can follow expert recommendations to check existing supplies, compare prices, and use student discounts on tech and clothing.

Tips include reviewing old backpacks and checking price-matching policies (such as at Target and Walmart).

Florida elementary students in grades 3–5 must learn cursive writing under new state standards, with the aim of mastering it by 5th grade.

Lee and Collier County Schools have already begun adding cursive lessons to their curriculum with instruction starting next week.

On Monday, the Lee County School Board approved a tentative 2026-2027 school budget of $3.1 billion for operations, capital outlay + transfers; two members raised concerns over a $5 million security increase and drops in direct funding as the district refines its plan.

Keep Lee County Beautiful’s GO GREEN Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct.

23 at The Club at Gateway to bring together local businesses. Sponsorship opportunities are filling fast + prize donations and silent auction items are still needed to fund environmental cleanups, tree plantings, and education programs.

Lee Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of four conservation parcels for the Conservation 20/20 program, including parcels on Pine Island & near Fort Myers.

They also advanced two properties to the Tier 1 priority list for potential acquisition.

A $1.7 million contract has been awarded to Preferred Materials Inc. to resurface & improve Daniels Parkway from Six Mile Cypress Parkway east to I-75.

The county said work will begin in late August with night work planned to finish by early fall.

Engineers are installing a submerged pipeline along Route 2 of the Okeechobee Waterway — the project, originally set to finish by the end of July, is now extended until Aug.7, so boaters should expect temporary closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and use caution.

Roar Offshore powerboat races will return to Fort Myers Beach on Sept.

11-13 as the first event since Hurricane Ian. Sold last June to offshore racers Shaun Torrente and Cole Leibel, the three-day race will attract thousands of spectators + support the local economy while celebrating community resilience.

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.