Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is set for Friday and Saturday (Aug.

21-22) and invites citizens to count insects landing on yard plants during a 15-minute watch to help researchers monitor pollinator health. Participants will upload their data online.

FPL & the Harry Chapin Food Bank provided summer safety kits, energy-saving tips, and food to 200 income-qualified families at the Stars Complex on Monday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., helping families manage rising electric bills amid high temperatures.

Parrot Heads will gather at Margaritaville Resort during Labor Day Weekend to honor Jimmy Buffett's legacy with live music, beach entertainment, and a charity drive supporting My Autism Connection (a local nonprofit).

Guests can also purchase commemorative drinks donating $1 each and book lodging packages with discounted rates.

Players Circle Theatre presents 'My Way: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra' with four performers & a jazz trio creating a smoky cabaret vibe and offering table seating on historic McGregor Boulevard.

The 90-minute show runs through Aug. 30.

Maintenance work at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers is rescheduled due to contractor delays.

The preserve will be closed from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 and from Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, though the Interpretive Center, nature store & Rock and Stroll Garden will remain open.

Lee County's Conservation 20/20 program, which has protected thousands of acres for 27 years, could lose funding if voters approve Amendment 3 in November.

Environmental advocates say the tax change may force cuts in park services and open space programs.

Lee County will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fort Myers Beach pier this Friday at 10 a.m. The 1,000-foot structure is 71% longer and 50% wider than the one lost to Hurricane Ian and is funded by FEMA + Tourist Development Taxes + RESTORE ACT grants.

City officials will vote Monday on a plan to double downtown scooters and extend ride hours, though some residents worry about safety on dark streets.

The proposal may offer more transit options while sparking local debate.

Lee Health Foundation announced the hiring of Caroline Vives-Vietri as associate director of development to boost donor engagement and support in our local system.

Lee Health also acquired Gardner Orthopedics, with 75 staff joining the network to expand musculoskeletal care for Fort Myers patients.