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Lee County Domestic Animal Services plans Pet Safety Program
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will hold a Pet Safety Program for children of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, in the conference room at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. This is an opportunity for parents to learn along with their children how to...
Juvenile Gun Store Burglar Arrested For Additional Charges
On June 30th, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit contacted Lukis Ayala (W/M 03-04-2011, 1329 Everest Parkway) at his residence upon being released from the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) on June 29th, 2022, for the burglary of Guns4Less which...
Coral Oaks to Offer Special Deals During “PGA Family Golf Month”
The PGA of America recognizes the month of July as “Family Golf Month,” and Coral Oaks Golf Course is proud to support the initiative by offering two specials from July 1-31 to make it easier for families to go golfing together. These family deals include: $60 round...
Removing Two Stop Signs Leads to a Stop at Jail
On June 29th, 2022, officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to criminal mischief in progress at 2700-Block of Southwest 15th Ave, it was alleged that two people had pulled a stop sign from the ground and had...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services invites you to add a new star player to your team
The dogs and cats at Lee County Domestic Animal Services are ready to get called up to the big leagues and be an all-star. For the month of July, the adoption fee on all dogs and cats will be reduced to just $25 with an approved application. The adoption package...
Free Swim Lessons Offered to Underserved Cape Coral Families
During July, FREE swim lessons are available to underserved children at the Yacht Club Community Pool, 5819 Driftwood Parkway. These lessons are available to children ages 3-5 and will be held from 9:30-10 a.m. Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, July 11, and...
THIS JULY, “WE RISE UP FOR PARKS & RECREATION” IN CAPE CORAL
Join the City of Cape Coral for National Park and Recreation Month this July as we celebrate how our City is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation. Various activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including...
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...
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