Gulf Coast events mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, honoring the lives lost

On Friday, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, events are taking place across the Gulf Coast to remember the lives lost in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., as well as to honor the heroes of the day. A list of memorial and remembrance events taking place across the Gulf Coast can be found below. Lee County Sanibel's "A Field of Heroes" display and Wave of Remembrance event -Location: Sanibel Community House -When: 8:15 a.m. City of Cape Coral 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony -Location: 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL -When: 8:30 a.m. Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District 25th Anniversary Remembrance of 9/11 -Location: Fire Station 33 (121 Lenell Road, Fort Myers Beach) -When: 8:30 a.m. Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District 2026 Patriot Day 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony -Location: Bonita Springs Fire Station 21 (27490 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs) -When: 5:30 p.m. Fort Myers Elks Lodge 9/11 Remembrance Event -Location: Eastwood 77 Bar & Grill (4600 Bruce Herd Ln, Fort Myers) -When: 5:30 p.m. Collier County Freedom Memorial Foundation of Naples’ Candlelight Remembrance -Location: Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park (1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples) -When: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NCH Memorial Blood Drive -Location: Waterside Shops (5415 Tamiami Trail N., Naples) -When: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation Memorial Unveiling and Ceremony -Location: Fire Station 50 (1280 San Marco Road, Marco Island) -When: 9:30 a.m. Charlotte County Charlotte County Fire & EMS 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb -Location: Charlotte Sports Park -When: 8 a.m. North Port Police Department's Patriot Day Ceremony -Location: Circle of Honor (4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port) -When: 9 a.m. The Military Heritage Museum Special Day of Remembrance -Location: The Military Heritage Museum (900 W Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda) -When: 11 a.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.