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Cape Coral Yacht Club cost estimated at $225 million

The price of the city's plans to build a resort-style destination at the Yacht Club park is estimated at $225 million. At that price, the estimated average annual debt service would be $14,218,742 with the city to carry the cost of that debt service for three to four years at an estimated ...

UEP assessments for North 1 get nod

The cost to bring water and sewer services to the next phase of the city of Cape Coral’s utility expansion project will be in excess of $32,000 for a standard residential parcel. Cape Coral City Council approved the initial assessment resolution for the North 1 East UEP Wednesday , giving ...

Traffic detour to begin Friday

Beginning Friday, Oct. 10, at approximately 8 a.m., the southbound right-turn lane on SR 739 (North Tamiami Trail) onto westbound Pondella Road (78A) will be closed. During this time, motorists are asked to use the posted detour. When traveling southbound on SR 739, motorists will turn ...

Commissioner Mike Greenwell mourned

Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell, 62, died this morning following a battle with cancer. The North Olga Republican served in District 5 since 2022, after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to fill the vacancy left by the death of longtime Commissioner Frank Mann, who also died of cancer. ...

Kilraine, Nelson-Lastra to hold Town Halls

A pair of Town Halls are set for next Saturday, Oct. 18. District 5 Councilmember Joe Kilraine will hold his next Town Hall from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cape Christian, 2110 Chiquita Boulevard. The featured topic will be Cape Fire Department’s current focus and future ...

Public hearing Wednesday for the North 1 East UEP

North 1 East UEP Initial Assessment Resolution (10-8-2025) FINAL Property owners in the city of Cape Coral’s next utility expansion area will have an opportunity to hear proposed payment options as the assessments for the $227.5 million project are set for public hearing on ...