Good morning, Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Beach’s Crescent Beach Family Park reopened after a $1.3 million restoration nearly four years after Hurricane Ian damaged it.

The upgraded park offers outdoor seating + picnic areas and bike racks as signs of the community’s recovery.

Estero violinist Leonid Fleishaker will present his book Music Vs.

Parkinson's and sign copies at South County Regional Library (21100 Three Oaks Parkway) on Sept. 30 from 2-3 p.m.; registration opens Aug. 30.

The School District of Lee County opened classrooms yesterday with increased enrollment, 99.9% of teaching positions filled, and a certified teacher in every class.

Parents and staff are learning new drop-off routines as the district processes additional enrollments for the upcoming school year.

Several local schools will no longer offer free lunches as the new school year nears, and families may face a cost of about $540 per year for meals.

WINK Smart advises packing lunches with reusable containers (a cost-saving tip) and buying food in bulk.

Hector A. Cafferata Jr. K-8 School reopened in Cape Coral today after Hurricane Ian damaged the old campus.

The new 225,000 sqft facility serves 900 students and features a modern gym, flexible classrooms, and enhanced safety measures — a fresh start for local learners.

Florida's tax-free back-to-school sales end Thursday, Aug.

20 as Fort Myers retailers offer qualifying computers, bags, and supplies (items must meet state-set price limits).

Collier and Lee school districts are changing their student recruitment methods as Florida’s school choice program expands; Collier is sending flyers to families and Lee is boosting its social media presence plus using exit interviews after losing about 1,000 and 2,000 students respectively.

Gateway High School welcomes a new school year under Principal Danielle Pinkerton — who plans to expand clubs, sports, and student leadership while maintaining the school’s high academic rating — as classes began Tuesday in Fort Myers.

Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve has opened ticket sales for its wet walks season, which starts Saturday, Aug.

15 and runs through Oct. 31 with 14 regular and four themed walks. Nearly half the tickets have been sold since early release on July 15 (members had early access).

The Powerball jackpot hit $1 billion by noon Tuesday with a cash option of $422.3 million ahead of the drawing today at 11 p.m. ET in Florida, and players can pick up tickets at local retailers.

High school football fans can vote for the top running back among 12 candidates from Cape Coral to Estero + the poll closes at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug.

16.

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.