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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...
Lee Commissioners approve adjustments to plans for Cape Coral Bridge
The design changes for the Cape Coral Bridge are to replace both the eastbound and westbound spans, gaining additional 40-plus years of useful life at the present-day value of $20 million. Commissioners reached a consensus on that plan at a Feb. 6 workshop....
Twentieth Annual Burrowing Owl Festival
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation teams up with Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) to host the 20th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival Saturday, February 25. The festival will be held at Rotary Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer educational programs, a...
City Reminds Cape Residents to Conserve Water
The City of Cape Coral urges its residents to conserve water as the dry season continues. Current rainfall is 1.75 inches behind the seasonal average and water levels in drinking water aquifers are lower than levels present this time last year. These conditions are...
City Council Appoints Interim City Manager
Cape Coral City Council appointed Michael Ilczyszyn as Interim City Manager at a Special Meeting held on Friday. In his new role, Ilczyszyn will oversee the day-to-day operations of the City of Cape Coral. Michael Ilczyszyn is currently the City’s Public Works...
Year-end donations fuel year-round programs and services
By Jessica Stanfield Nonprofits across Southwest Florida rely on the generosity of supporters and philanthropic organizations to fund vital programs and services, and ultimately their missions. At the end of each year, many organizations make a strong appeal for...
Lee County asks motorists to use caution at intersection of Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road
The Lee County Department of Transportation advises motorists to use caution at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road / Veterans Parkway. For the next two weeks, intersection improvements will be made that will better the flow of traffic as part of...
Council Watch — Recap of meeting on Feb 8th
By Sean Hartman, the Cape Coral Watchdog Citizens Input Time Representatives of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife expressed concerns about the “overzealous” clearing out of canals after Hurricane Ian, destroying the fauna in the process. They showed multiple...
Cape Coral Launches Citywide Scavenger Hunt
The City of Cape Coral and Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches, and Neighborhoods have teamed up to launch the new Cape Coral Quest app that gives locals and visitors a fun way to explore the area and win prizes through Nov. 30, 2023. The free mobile app includes...
Male Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty
On January 31, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., an officer from the Cape Coral Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for several traffic infractions at the 1800 block of Veterans Memorial Parkway East, Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida. Contact was...