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3rd Annual Blessing of the Pets
Bring your pets to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis, the patron of animals, at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter's 3rd Annual Blessing of the Pets. Join us for an outdoor event at the shelter featuring special guests: -Rev. Dr. Mark McAnlis, Pastor of First...
City Encourages Residents to Register for AlertLee
The City of Cape Coral is partnering with Lee County Government to encourage residents to sign up for AlertLee emergency notifications. AlertLee is an emergency notification system that allows registered users to receive telephone, text, and/or email alerts related to...
STORM SMART SUPPLIES NECESSARY PARTS FOR HURRICANE PROTECTION
Storm Smart, the recognized leader in hurricane protection, wants to ensure Southwest Florida residents have everything they need during the remainder of the storm by providing parts needed to help secure screens and shutters. Storm Smart has hurricane shutter and...
Cape Coral Encourages Residents to Attend Virtual Workshop for Pine Island Road Corridor Plan
The City of Cape Coral encourages all residents to make sure their voice is heard at the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) upcoming virtual public workshop for the SR 78 (Pine Island Road) Corridor Vision & Action Plan in Lee County. The virtual event...
Duo Arrested After Stealing Vehicle
On September 16, 2022, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Cape Coral Police Department officers were dispatched to 1206 Cape Coral Parkway East (7-Eleven) in reference to an in-progress motor vehicle theft. The call notes stated that the victim had left an unlocked and...
City Council Special Meeting Set for Thursday, September 22
The final public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget for the City of Cape Coral will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. The final millage rate and FY23...
Volunteers Needed for Algae Bloom Study
A Human Health study on the impact of harmful algae blooms is being performed in Cape Coral, and researchers from Florida Atlantic University are looking for volunteers. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful...
Student Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up School Bus
On September 15, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department officers were dispatched to 1809 SW 36th Terrace (Gulf Middle School) in reference to a school threat that occurred on September 14, 2022. The School Resource Officer was contacted by a concerned parent after a...
Student Arrested for Written Threats
On September 13th, 2022, at approximately 8:07 p.m. officers from the Cape Coral Police Department were dispatched to 701 Chiquita Blvd N (Mariner High School) in reference to a school threat. There were multiple reports from concerned students and parents...
READINGPALS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Give students individualized attention and the best likelihood of success United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is recruiting volunteers for the United Way ReadingPals program to read with PreK to 2nd graders at 12 school sites in Lee County. ReadingPals...
The School District of Lee County to host Virtual Connection Event Sept. 14
Event to provide insights on positions within the District The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Connection Event from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14 that will provide insights on teaching and instructional support positions within the...
STUDENT LOAD FORGIVENESS SCAM
Following the announcement of recent legislation designated to offer limited loan forgiveness, scammers diligently went to work to find ways to extract personal information from enthusiastic and unsuspecting student-load consumers. It has been reported, nationwide,...
“No Soliciting” Door Hangers Available at City Hall and Police Station
The City of Cape Coral and the Cape Coral Police Department are offering complimentary "Stop! No Soliciting" door hangers. The signs were created in response to residents who have reached out to the City and Police Department with concerns regarding unwelcome...
City of Cape Coral to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Remembrance Ceremony to be held on Sunday, September 11 on the lawn in front of City Hall beginning at 8:30 am. The Cape Coral Fire Department, the Cape Coral Police Department, and the City of Cape Coral will be hosting a remembrance ceremony on Sunday, September 11...
Labor Day weekend offers opportunity for yard preparations before peak hurricane season
Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to use the Labor Day weekend to prepare their properties for peak hurricane season. Pruning trees and shrubs now can mitigate damage to your home or pool cage. Survey your property for any items that could become...
City Hall Permitting Counter Will Now Close on Fridays
The Development Services permitting counter at City Hall will be closed on Fridays until further notice, beginning on Friday, August 19. This will allow DSD staff to focus on the backlog of permit applications. Existing counter appointments made through the City’s...
GENEROUS DONOR COMMISSIONS CUSTOM ART BENCH FOR CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER IN MEMORY OF WIFE
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter announced that a very generous donor has commissioned and donated a custom-designed bench to CCAS in memory of his wife. Sharon Bodenhafer was a life-long animal lover and supporter of rescue critters. Since she passed, her...
Brian Hamman named new president and CEO of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Commissioner Brian Hamman as the organization’s new president and CEO. In this role, Hamman will direct all business, programs, projects and events of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and its...
Back-to-School Treat – Kids Eat Free at Jason’s Deli from Aug. 5-7
Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida, a leading family-owned deli restaurant, is hosting its 13th annual ‘Kids Eat Free’ event from Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, offering complimentary meals to children aged 12 and under at four Southwest Florida restaurant...
Gulf Coast Village resident, veteran Halden Wernsing, honored by Hope Hospice
Gulf Coast Village resident Halden Wernsing was recognized Wednesday, July 27 by the Hope Hospice Honor Guard for his military service in the United States Navy. The ceremony included remarks by the Hope Hospice Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance and a presentation...
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