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Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina announces food truck vendors

Cape Coral first food truck park has announced 10 vendors and a June opening. Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, to open along the river off Cape Coral Parkway at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge, will offer a variety of options including BBQ, Mexican, seafood, Greek and more, officials said ...

Causeway Islands Park reopens with first phase finished

The Causeway Islands Park along the Sanibel Causeway opened on May 1 with its first phase of amenities, marking the first time that visitors can enjoy the beach park since Hurricane Ian in 2022. The park had been closed due to rebuilding activities by the Florida Department of Transportation, ...

Cape Coral receives final permit for Yacht Club Community Park

The city of Cape Coral has received the final permit required to begin renovations at the Yacht Club Community Park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued its permit Thursday, marking what the city says is a major milestone to get the riverfront park on Driftwood Parkway rebuilt in the ...

Miami Gardens man accused of placing fraudulent gift cards at Cape business

A Miami Gardens man was arrested in Cape Coral Wednesday after police say he placed more than 50 gift cards on the racks of a local business in an attempt to drain the funds once purchased. Sebastian Garcia Gallego, 25, was charged with larceny, fraud, and property damage. According to ...

City to hold hearing on proposed utility rate bump

The city of Cape Coral plans to bump its irrigation water fee to help pay for a reservoir officials hope will maintain canal levels during the dry season. Cape Coral City Council will hold a public hearing on May 21 to discuss the proposed rate increase of $3.90 for irrigation services for ...