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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...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services joins with NBCUniversal Local to Clear the Shelters
Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, returns for the eighth consecutive year Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. As part of the month-long initiative, NBC and Telemundo-owned and affiliated stations across the U.S. and...
Bulk Item, Household Chemical Waste Collection Set for Aug. 6
Cape Coral is partnering with Waste Pro and Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, from 7 - 11 a.m. Waste will be collected in the City Hall parking lot at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard....
City Hosting Burnt Store Road Town Hall Meeting July 30
On Saturday, July 30, the City of Cape Coral will host a town hall meeting on the Land Use and Zoning for Burnt Store Road. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Boulevard. Representatives from the City will discuss the...
The School District of Lee County to host another Food & Nutrition Services Recruitment Event July 28
The School District of Lee County is hosting another recruitment event to fill openings within the District’s Food & Nutrition Services department. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is seeking talented,...
MONDAY DEADLINE FOR FLORIDIANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE PRIMARY
The last day for Florida residents to register to vote in the Aug. 23 primary election is Monday. People can register to vote or update their registration online, in person or by mailing a written application to the County Supervisor...
ALERT: TECH SUPPORT SCAMS
Last month, LCSO was notified of a “Geek Squad” scam that had been reported to our Economics Crime Unit. Along similar lines, it appears that “Tech Support” scams have become commonplace and have been reported to our agency. This fraudulent activity...
Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site (Pilot Program)
To continue enhancing the services available to the residents of Cape Coral, the City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer residents a bulk waste drop-off site. The site is a complimentary service and an addition to the residential bulk item collection already...
The School District of Lee County to host Food & Nutrition Services Recruitment Events July 14, 28
The School District of Lee County is hosting two recruitment events in July to fill openings within the District’s Food & Nutrition Services department. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is seeking talented,...
Two Arrested for Robbery at Cape Coral Arcade
On July 7, 2022, at approximately 10:52 a.m. officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to an armed robbery in progress at 2710 Del Prado Blvd S. (White Sands Arcade). It was alleged that two black males entered the...
SCAM ALERT
Please be advised that we have been made aware of a TEXT SCAM currently circulating throughout the community. Scammers are texting residents with a “discount link” to purchase Lee County Sheriff’s Office shirts. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK...DO NOT RESPOND...DO NOT SEND...
Male Arrested for Written Threats of Mass Shooting
On July 7, 2022, at approximately 2:19 p.m. Cape Coral Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit made contact with Ira Dennis Crosser Jr. (W/M 11-02-1966, 4818 Lucaya Drive Apt. #7) at his residence upon the probable cause established in an active warrant for...
The School District of Lee County to host Virtual Connection Event July 12
Event to provide insights on teaching, paraprofessional positions within the District The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Connection Event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 that will provide insights on teaching and non-instructional positions...
LCSO OPERATION: SUMMER BASH
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Rose Garden Road Landscape Project Starting in July
The City of Cape Coral is beginning work on the Rose Garden Landscape Project to enhance the streetscape design for the neighborhood and parks on Rose Garden Road south of El Dorado Parkway. The Rose Garden Landscape Project is expected to begin the first week of July...
Cape Coral Firefighters to Utilize Model Home Donated by Aubuchon Homes
Model home located at base of Cape Coral Bridge to be used by firefighters for training before it is taken down Aubuchon Homes is planning to tear down the Mandolin model home located at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge and offered the structure to the Cape Coral...
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