Good morning, Fort Myers.

96.9 WINK FM’s fifth annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser raised $25,525, beating its $15,000 goal to fund service dog teams at Wolfhounds Legacy (which pairs rescued dogs with local veterans).

The five-day campaign showed strong community support.

Crews are removing the remains of the Fort Myers Beach pier destroyed by Hurricane Ian nearly four years ago to make way for a new (1,000 ft) pier for fishing and sunsets.

Construction today will continue through demolition and foundation work until next summer.

Leah Gregg had dealt with a sunken dock in her canal since Hurricane Ian until local business owner Mark Penna saw her WINK Listens story and stepped in; his crew removed the dock in about an hour (addressing her three-year struggle) to help prevent flooding.

The Laboratory Theatre presents Martin McDonagh’s mystery play 'The Pillowman' from Oct.

8–25, a tense drama set in a police interrogation that brings dark twists to the stage. Preview shows begin on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost $30 for adults + $15 for students.

The full Harvest Moon peaks today at 12:49 p.m. ET and appears bigger and brighter in Fort Myers because of its shallow orbit.

Residents can enjoy its near-full glow with nearly identical moonrise times tonight and Sunday + catch a beautiful golden hour display.

Arts Bonita Actors Theatre will present the award-winning Broadway musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' from Oct.

2 to Oct. 11 at the Hinman Auditorium on Bonita Beach Road. The production features a fast-paced score by Pasek + Paul and tells a story of self-empowerment.

Florida’s minimum wage will reach $15 for non-tipped workers and $11.98 for tipped employees on Sept.

30 as set by a voter-approved amendment with future raises tied to inflation starting Sept. 30; the next paycheck bump is expected on Jan. 1, 2028.

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam will launch its nesting season on Oct.

1 and stream exclusively on YouTube; M15 returns to the nest with a new mysterious female, sparking local interest in wildlife. The four-camera setup offers viewers a fresh look at eagle behavior.

Legacy Harbour Marina reopened its docks nearly four years after Hurricane Ian — the 13-acre facility along the Caloosahatchee River offers 131 boat slips plus plans for a restaurant in December and a grand opening in October.

High school football in southwest Florida concluded this weekend with Immokalee beating North Fort Myers 49-7 on Sept.

24 & 25 at Moody Field, led by Youvensley Methelus & James Civil, while Oasis bested Bonita Springs 49-7 with several big plays.