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Third Annual “Field of Dreams” Baseball Game set for 3/23
Join the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation and High Point of Cape Coral for the third annual Hight Point Field of Dreams baseball game. The game will be held March 23 at High Point of Cape Coral, 1701 Four Mile Cove Parkway. The ceremonial first pitch will be at...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Doggie Field Day
National Walk in the Park Day on March 30 would be even better celebrated with a best friend. Lee County Domestic Animal Services, along with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will host the first Doggie Field Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Estero Park,...
Cape Coral Sounds of Jazz and Blues
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 2023 Sounds of Jazz and Blues Saturday, March 25, at Coral Oaks Golf Course. Sounds of Jazz and Blues is the City's premier musical event, and this year features Mindi Abair and Damon Fowler....
City of Cape Coral Launches Inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Art Contest
The City of Cape Coral proudly announces its Inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Art Contest. Students who live in Cape Coral and are currently enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to create and submit artwork with a theme of "Hurricane...
Lee County Parks & Recreation offers Easter egg hunts
Five Lee County Parks & Recreation sites will offer opportunities for children to put their egg-hunting skills to the test in advance of Easter, which is April 9. All information is available at www.leeparks.org. The dates and locations for upcoming events are:...
Cape Coral issues a temporary burn ban
In accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinance, Chapter 8-14: Burn ban implementation procedures, effective immediately, the City of Cape Coral issued a temporary burn ban with the intent to limit fire hazards within the City to protect the health, safety, and...
City of Cape Coral Vendor Outreach Event
Vendors interested in doing business with the City of Cape Coral are invited to attend an outreach event Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mercola Market, 125 SW 3rd Place. Mayor Gunter will kick off the event by reading a Procurement Month proclamation....
Lee Clerk waives 25% collection fee on overdue traffic tickets during Operation Green Light
Drivers with a suspended license or overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk’s annual Operation Green Light event March 13-24. Anyone with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines...
Be Aware of Burglars’ Preferences
A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO: BURGLARS’ PREFERENCES A very recent conversation with residents at a local community homeowners’ gathering prompted me to take this opportunity to share important information regarding nationwide burglary trends....
Hurricane Ian Debris Cleanup Program Deadline
The deadline for Lee County residents to apply for the Hurricane Ian Debris Cleanup Program is Wed, Mar 29th. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is accepting applications from private and commercial property owners who need assistance...
Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk
The City of Cape Coral, Parks and Recreation, is proud to present Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk, Friday, March 10. The City invites the community to enjoy a family-friendly showcase of local musicians and artists March 10, from 5 to 9 p.m., on SE 47th Terr.,...
Digital Permit Submission Required for Contractors Beginning 3/20
Effective Monday, March 20, the City Hall Permitting Counter will no longer accept new paper permit applications from registered contractors. Registered contractors must apply for new permits through the City’s EnerGov Citizen Self-Service portal...
Lee County announces opening of beach parks on Saturday
Lee County will open Lynn Hall Memorial Park, San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve, Bonita Beach Park and Bonita Beach Accesses 1-10 starting Saturday, March 4. These locations previously had been slated to reopen later this spring. There will be no charge for beach...
UEP Homeowner Info Meeting March 8
The City of Cape Coral is hosting an Informational Meeting about the Utilities Extension Project (UEP) Wednesday, March 8, from 5-8 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. This meeting is open house style. Residents can stop by and chat...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services invites you to ‘Mutt Madness’
It’s Mutt Madness this March at Lee County Domestic Animal Services and everyone is a winner when a new pet gets adopted. Adoption fees will be reduced through March 31. Adult dogs will be $30 with an approved application. To add to the adoption experience, each...
Replacement Garbage Totes are on the Way
The City of Cape Coral is in the process of replacing an estimated 10,000 trash totes that were lost or damaged due to Hurricane Ian. We anticipate delivery of the new totes will begin in April. Totes must be manufactured with the City logo, delivered, and distributed...
Lee County announces reopening of Matlacha Community Park
Lee County’s Matlacha Community Park, closed since Hurricane Ian due to damage, has reopened to the public with limited amenities. The park, 4577 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, has resumed normal operating hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Open amenities at...
City Calls to Artists for Public Art Project
The City of Cape Coral welcomes local artists to participate in a public art project in South Cape's Entertainment District. The City’s Community Redevelopment Agency invites artists to submit designs for potential selection in the Concrete Enclosure Public Art...
Lee County DOT announces safety improvements to intersection of Burnt Store Road and Tropicana Parkway
Lee County has announced improvements to the busy intersection of Burnt Store Road and Tropicana Parkway in northwest Cape Coral as part of its ongoing Burnt Store Road Widening project. Lee County DOT has been monitoring this intersection and has heard concerns about...
Guardian Angels for Special Populations Fashion Show 2023
Guardian Angels for Special Populations will hold the 14th Annual Fashion Show & Auction, Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m., at The Westin Resort, Marina Village. The show benefits the Special Populations Center in Cape Coral and features its participants, who will...
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