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Council modifies boat canopy regulations

Waterfront homeowners looking to protect their boats from the weather will benefit from a pair of modifications to the city of Cape Coral’s regulations. Cape Coral City Council approved a slightly raised boat canopy height and also allowed one additional canopy on properties that have more ...

Out of the Darkness: Suicide prevention walk set for Sunday

The fourth of five south Florida suicide prevention walks will be held in Fort Myers on Sunday. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness Walks” are intended as a “powerful reminder of the need for mental health support, prevention, and education.” The walks ...

South Cape’s Another Elf’n Pub Crawl Nov. 30

Get ready to spread holiday cheer at South Cape's Another Elf'n Pub Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 7-11 p.m. Participants are urged to wear their comfiest, funniest or most festive onesies and holiday attire as they stroll through South Cape, enjoying a seasonal drink and appetizer sample at ...

Vet Fest to honor, thank area veterans

The second annual Vet Fest at the Northwest Regional Library next week will honor veterans. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 519 Chiquita Blvd., N. Lee County Library System Programming & Community Outreach Manager Melissa Baker said the event was held ...

CRA board appoints chair, co-chair; sets meeting dates for ’25

Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency commission, had a lengthy discussion Wednesday on whether to move forward with CRA business or wait for newly elected council members to come on board. After discussion back and forth, the board moved forward ...

CRA awards grants for six events, festivals

Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency commission, approved sponsorship requests for six events totaling nearly $30,000 Wednesday. Events to receive funds include the Holiday Festival of Lights, put on by the Chamber of Commerce, Dec. 7, for $5,000; ...

Update: Projects progressing within the South Cape CRA

Projects continue in the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency area, some nearing completion, while others are beginning the initial stages. Sitting as the CRA commission, Cape Coral City Council got an update Wednesday on 21 projects spanning from parking lots, to Dumpsters, median ...

‘Community Conversations’ event to be held at Skyline, Nov. 18

The next School District of Lee County Community Conversations with Student Services will highlight vaping, code of conduct, positive behavior intervention and support, mental health, and health services. The event in Cape Coral will be held from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, at ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter launches capital campaign

After battling through the pandemic and a multitude of hurricanes, the official campaign for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter to expand launched last Friday. CCAS's “Capital Campaign Kickoff Event” started Nov. 8, as the Board of Directors announced plans for a major expansion set to break ...