FORT Myers/punta gorda

DESTINATION FORT MYERS

PUNTA GORDA ENGLEWOOD BEACH

ON THE CALENDAR APR/MAY 2020

The feel-good Broadway musical “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville” comes to Fort Myers’ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall April 1-5. Performances run Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. bbmannpah.com "JIMMY BUFFET'S ESCAPE TO

MARGARITAVILLE"

CHARLOTTE STONE CRABS

Florida State League’s Charlotte Stone Crabs – the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays – play their first home game of the season on April 11 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte. Game starts at 6 p.m. against the Bradenton Marauders and will include a dazzling fireworks display. stonecrabsbaseball.com

The 25th annual Taste of the Beach takes place on Fort Myers Beach May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to savoring signature dishes from some of the area’s tastiest restaurants, guests can enjoy beer, wine and seltzers in an all-new beer garden and live music. fortmyersbeach.org/events/taste-of-the-beach

TASTE OF THE BEACH

CCA FLORIDA STAR

The CCA Florida STAR (Coastal Conservation Association Florida State-wide Tournament and Anglers Rodeo) begins Memorial Day weekend. Registered anglers can compete for more than $500,000 in prizes during the summer-long “catch, photo and release” saltwater fishing competition. ccaflstar.com