Memorial Day services and ceremonies planned across the Gulf Coast

Cities across the Gulf Coast are coming together this weekend to honor those who have died serving the country, with Memorial Day services planned for Monday.

Bonita Springs

Where: Lilies Hotel lawn - 27300 Old 41 Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135

When: 9 a.m.

The service will feature guest speaker Raymond Sandelli, a retired lieutenant and naval aviator with the U.S. Navy and former Lee County commissioner.

Fort Myers

Where: Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery - 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907

When: 9:30 a.m.

The service will feature a flyover and presentation of colors from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, a keynote address from Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, a wreath recognition and more.

Cape Coral

Where: Field of Honor at Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery - 950 Chiquita Blvd. S

When: 10 a.m.

The service will feature guest speakers and will provide water and shaded seating.

Naples

Where: Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens - 525 111th Ave. N, Naples, FL 34108

When: Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with a musical prelude at 9:30 a.m.

The event will feature a picnic prepared and served by family members of veterans.

Punta Gorda

Where: Military Heritage Museum - 900 West Marion Ave., Building B, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

When: 11:30 a.m. to noon.

The ceremony will include guest speaker Philip J. Schofield, Sr., a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. The Color Guard-Marine Corps League, Detachment 756 Charlotte County, will present colors and a short video will be included.

Marco Island

Where: Veterans Community Park - 901 Park Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145

When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.