Good morning, Fort Myers.

Emma, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog, is looking for a loving home in Fort Myers as she enjoys adventures, walks, playtime, and cozy naps.

Gulf Coast Humane Society introduced her at 9 a.m. + adoption details are available from the society.

A Charlotte County non-profit, Parrot Outreach Society, must leave its Punta Gorda facility before October after rent rose to nearly $8,000 a month.

The parrot rescue seeks a 4,000–5,000 sqft location in Charlotte or Lee County (volunteer help is welcome) to continue its work.

The 10th annual Sizzle Dining event kicked off Tuesday, Sept.

1 with over 100 local restaurants offering special menus while donating $1 per meal to support Delivering Blessings in Backpacks in fighting food insecurity for children. The event runs until Sept. 30.

On Aug. 20, the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau honored three CROW team members at the Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards in Bonita Springs.

Local wildlife first responder Chloe Manzelli earned an honorable mention for returning an osprey chick to its nest—an effort praised by community partners.

The demolition of City of Palms Park in Fort Myers continued Tuesday, Sept.

1 as key parts of the three-decade-old spring training facility that once hosted the Boston Red Sox were taken down — showing the gradual disappearance of the old park.

A gas leak has closed Hill Avenue from Kelly Street to Arlington Street and part of Princeton Street between Hill Avenue and Grove Avenue today — crews work to fix the issue.

Allegiant Travel Company announced a new nonstop route connecting Fort Myers and Flint—launching Feb.

11, 2027 with one-way fares as low as $69. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday for travel beginning Feb. 25.

Dozens of concerts and festivals are planned this September across Lee County.

The Fort Myers Philharmonic debuts a 9/11 concert at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, ROAR Offshore powerboat races return to Fort Myers Beach, and Brad Paisley will perform at Hertz Arena.

A new orchestra debuts Friday, Sept.

11 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall with a 9/11-themed concert honoring first responders. Formed from the Southwest Florida Symphony team, the Fort Myers Philharmonic plans smaller local shows across Lee County this season — bringing back cherished musical tradition.

Lee County Commissioners approved a $250,000 project (addressing pathway issues) to resurface more than a mile of the Veterans Parkway bicycle-pedestrian pathway near the Charlotte Harbor Buffer Preserve in Cape Coral, with work set to begin by the end of September and finish later this fall.

Clinical psychologists report that transitional challenges have increased suicide risks among young adults this fall — studies show higher depression rates since the pandemic and greater vulnerability for those not attending college, prompting calls for early mental health support locally.

Fort Myers residents can catch Amazon's Labor Day sale on mosquito repellents ahead of the holiday weekend.

The online event features bug zappers, repellent bracelets, citronella candles plus discounts on popular brands to help ease summer nuisances.

Food reporter Robyn George highlighted seven local sandwich spots in Southwest Florida, including venues in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, & Bonita Springs, offering classics like Italian subs and inventive creations such as the Crunchwich and The Florence for residents to try.