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Cape Coral Bridge Closing for 4th of July Events
The Cape Coral Bridge will be closed starting at 3 a.m. on Monday, July 4 and will re-open at 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 for the Red, White, & Boom celebration. Cape Coral Parkway will be closed from SE 15th Avenue and Cape Coral Street to the bridge. Please plan...
Undercover Operation Leads to Drug Arrest
On June 21st, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department’s Vice, Investigations, and Narcotics Unit (VIN) arrested Wildy Elorme (B/M 08-23-1989, 1505 SE 35th Terrace) for numerous felony charges after an intricate undercover investigation. The investigation revealed that Mr....
Lee Commissioners allocate $7.5 million to affordable housing developments
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate $7.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act Recovery & Resilience program to two affordable housing developments. The allocations include: $5 million to the Southwest Florida Affordable...
Suspect Arrested for Spray-Painting Four Freedoms Park
Four Freedoms Park 6/18/22 On June 18th, 2022, officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to criminal mischief in progress at 4818 Tarpon Court (Four Freedoms Park.) It was alleged that a male who was wearing a blue...
Experience Pine Island Waterways with Cruisin’ Tikis
Have you seen the tiki boat cruising around St. James City and Cape Coral waterways yet? Nick and Stacey, SW Florida locals, brought the first Cruisin' Tikis to Pine Island. They founded this fantastic family-owned business to highlight Pine Island, Cape Coral,...
New Citywide Lawn Watering Schedule
City Council approves a year-round two-day irrigation watering schedule effective immediately and applies to all Cape Coral residents. The new citywide irrigation watering schedule applies to all Cape Coral properties whether on private well or city water. ...
Lee Commissioners approve agreements for ARPA extended learning and after-school programs
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to approve agreements with local organizations associated with the federal American Rescue Plan Act Recovery & Resilience program for extended learning and after-school programs that address educational...
Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest
On June 11, 2022, an officer from the Cape Coral Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for several traffic infractions at 2200-Block of Del Prado Blvd South. Contact was made with Vanessa Rovira (W/F 07-28-1985, 3708 SE 9th Place) who was the...
CULTURAL PARK THEATRE WELCOMES MARK FLEMING AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mark Fleming joins the Cultural Park Theatre as Executive Director. With over 40 years of experience, he has produced and directed over 250 productions in the New Jersey and New York area, including Asbury Park. He has worked with and brought to the stage prestigious...
New Luxury Living Complex is Nearing Completion and Now Leasing
For the past ten years in a row, Cape Coral has been one of the fastest-growing cities in America, but the supply of new apartments has not kept pace. Luckily, a Chicago developer will soon be completing Aspire, a brand-new Class "A" apartment community with five...
Cape Coral Prepares for Municipal Elections
Preparations for the 2022 City of Cape Coral Municipal Election(s) are underway for the offices of Mayor and Council Member Districts 1, 4, and 6. Those interested in running for one of these offices should note that Qualification Week begins Monday, June 13,...
Tre Boston Beyond Belief 3rd Annual Youth Football Camp
Cape Coral native, and National Football League Safety and University of North Carolina Alum, Tre Boston will host the 3rd Annual Tre Boston Beyond Belief Foundation Football Camp on Saturday, June 25th at Evangelical Christian School [8237 Beacon Blvd, Fort Myers, FL...
City of Cape Coral to host Homeowners Insurance Town Hall Meeting
The City of Cape Coral is hosting a Town Hall meeting focusing on Homeowners Insurance rates, as well as the outcome of the 2022 Special Legislative Session on homeowner insurance rates. Hosted by: District 1 Councilmember, Gloria Tate Speakers: State Rep. Mike...
Hoax Bomb Threat Leads to Arrest
On May 25, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit made contact with Tracy Marie Adeline Carter (W/F 05-10-1983, 1902 SE 12th Street) at her residence upon the probable cause established in an active warrant for her arrest for violating F.S.S....
Foot Pursuit Leads to Arrest
On May 25, 2022, Cape Coral Police officers initiated a call for service in reference to a male passed out in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle at 1622 NE Pine Island Road (WAWA). An officer made contact with a male later identified as Matthew...
Fort Myers Brewing Company earns international honors at 2022 World Beer Cup
Fort Myers Brewing Company has earned international acclaim with a gold medal at the 2022 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition recognizing the most outstanding brewers and their beers. The brewery was awarded gold in the Chocolate Beer category for its popular...
GOV. DESANTIS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FLORIDA HOMETOWN HEROES HOUSING PROGRAM
Cape Coral Police Chief Tony Sizemore, Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter, and Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno At a press conference at the Cape Coral Police Department on Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing...
Free Concert at Four Freedoms Park this Thursday
The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a FREE concert from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. The concert will be held at Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, and features music from Mike Imbasciani. This southwest Florida-based blues...
HOBBY LOBBY TO OPEN IN JUNE IN CAPE CORAL
Hobby Lobby plans to open a new 50,000-square-foot store in Cape Coral in early June. The store will be located in Coralwood Mall on Del Prado Boulevard, just north of Veterans Parkway and the Midpoint Bridge. The national crafter and home décor retail chain will...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (May 20 – 22)
Art, beach party, music, parks, seafood, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Music Walk The Fort Myers River District comes alive with Music Walk on the third Friday of the month, from 6 - 10 pm, as local and...
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