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05.10.2017 Community Corner

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Through Your Eyes: Melinda Cochran

05.10.2017 Community Corner

Through Your Eyes: Melinda Cochran

Local wildlife photographer Melinda Cochran captured this bright flash of blue at Lovers Key State Park. Indigo buntings are migratory birds native to North America which stop in Florida during part of the year.

Meetings & events

Saturday, May 13: 12th Annual Turtle Trot 5K, 8 a.m., Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Boulevard. Registration is $35 for adults, $25 for kids or $40 day-of for all entries.

Saturday, May 13: Fourth of July Fireworks Fundraiser, 2 to 6 p.m., Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe, 702 Fisherman’s Wharf.

Sunday, May 14: Mother’s Day.

Monday, May 15: Fort Myers Beach Town Council Meeting, 9 a.m., Town Hall.

Tuesday, May 16: Friends of Bay Oaks meeting, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Bay Oaks Senior Room, 2731 Oak Street. For more information call 848-8969.

Saturday, May 27: 4th Annual Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m., Matanzas on the Bay, 416 Crescent St. Event to benefit Operation Open Arms.