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Pickleball visionary recognized for his efforts

What started as a normal Friday for Cape resident Mike Welter soon turned into one he won’t ever forget.  Welter, an avid and decorated pickleballer, headed to the The Courts Cape Coral for some action — a place he frequents three to four days each week. The city’s newest and ...

Deadline nears for photo contest at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Entries are being accepted for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 2026 Photo Contest honoring Carolyn Babb.  The deadline is Jan. 31. The contest is limited to amateur photographers and only digital entries can be submitted.  Photos must be of native species and must ...

Family Initiative seeks 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards nominations

Nominations are currently being sought for Family Initiative’s 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala. President and Co-Founder of Family Initiative David Brown said this is the fifth Autism Acceptance Awards Gala. “Honestly, we wanted to create a venue to recognize all the awesome people ...

City to host New Year’s Eve Celebration & Ball Drop

Looking to ring in the New Year on the right note? Cape Coral and surrounding Southwest Florida communities are offering many ways to welcome 2026 and say goodbye to 2025. In the Cape, the city is hosting its third annual New Year’s Eve Celebration & Ball Drop with a party in the South Cape ...

Free ride options to help keep roadways safe

With plenty of beverages of choice flowing during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations across Southwest Florida, there are a few ways to get home safe following the festivities.  Chuck and Eddie Farah, senior partners at Farah & Farah, are bringing their Safe Ride Home Program back to ...

’Tis the season for donations – and bargains

With the holidays here, many sort through what they have to make room for what’s new. Donating to one of the many non-profit re-sale stores in the community makes this a win-win — and win. The donor gets to help others, the thrift generates funds for projects and the buyer, well, they ...