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Northwest Regional Library temporarily closed for repairs

The Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Blvd., N., Cape Coral, has closed temporarily to allow for repairs related to the HVAC system. A reopening date will be determined pending repairs. Library programs will be cancelled as needed. Item due dates and pick-up dates for requests have ...

New board repeals Council stipend

The newly seated Cape Coral City Council repealed a resolution that had doubled the paychecks of the previous Council. The motion to repeal Resolution 351-23, which created a council stipend in addition to council salaries, passed 5-3 with all new members voting in favor and Mayor John Gunter ...

County approves Bimini Basin anchoring limitation area

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the establishment an anchoring limitation area in Bimini Basin in Cape Coral. The ordinance came at the request of the city which plans to regulate the length of time vessels are able to anchor in the river-access basin off ...

Three county commissioners sworn in

Three commissioners were sworn in today as members of the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The newly inaugurated Board members are: District 1 Commissioner Kevin Ruane, who was re-elected to the Board after serving since 2020. District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka, who was ...

Cape Coral breaks ground for Tropicana Park redevelopment

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for another Cape Coral park to be redeveloped, this one in the northwest section of the city. The dirt was tossed to signify the start of constriction at Tropicana Park, which will provide residents waterfront access for recreational purposes and ...