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Gag grouper season opens Sept. 1-14 in Gulf state waters

The 2025 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1-14 and will close at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued an executive order to modify the recreational season of gag grouper in Gulf state waters, ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home

Dover (Bailey) Dover (Bailey) is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He is  a super friendly pup with energy to spare and a love for playtime. Whether it’s fetch, tug-of-war or just zooming around the yard, he’s always up for some fun. Dover (Bailey) is looking for an active family who can keep up ...

This summer, keep Florida healthy through proper lawn care

The health of Southwest Florida’s water quality is essential for the region’s environment, economy and overall way of life. While there are many factors that contribute to the health of our waterways, some of the greatest concerns are related to nutrient pollution and runoff from ...

Pizza fundraiser for Special Pops Wednesday

Participants from the city’s Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center (Special Pops) will serve pizza to the community during a fundraiser Wednesday, July 23. Special Pops participants will be at Lelulo’s Pizza, 3123 Chiquita Blvd. S., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Plumeria – a tropical treat!

When I see plumeria blooming I immediately think of Hawaii, where these shrubs and small trees grow profusely, and the fragrant blooms are used to make leis. Because of their long-lasting, fragrant flowers and relatively low maintenance, plumeria are so commonly planted in cemeteries in Hawaii ...