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Economic impact of Cape Coral Grove project estimated at $1.3 billion

As part of what the city of Cape Coral called an "historic day," City Council approved plans for a much-anticipated mixed-use development. Cape Coral Grove, to be located on a 131-acre lot on Pine Island Road between Chiquita Boulevard and Burnt Store Road, got the green light at Wednesday's ...

Debby douses Southwest Florida

Cape Coral may not have had it the worst in terms of street flooding, but the city received plenty of rain from Tropical Storm Debby over the weekend. Southwest Florida experienced its first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Debby, which dumped about 6 inches of rain on the ...

Purchase of old golf course acreage on Council agenda

Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on the purchase the former Palm Tree Boulevard golf club property at Wednesday night’s meeting. The contract calls for the purchase of the acreage at 4003 Palm Tree Blvd. for $10,400,000, plus half the closing costs, estimated not to exceed ...

City, CRA, looking to partner on $40 million land buy in the South Cape

The city of Cape Coral and its Community Redevelopment Agency are looking to partner on a $40 million, 43-parcel land buy in the South Cape. Resolution 259-24 calls for the city to enter into a contract for the sale with Bimini Center of Cape Coral LLC, TCJBN LLC and Four Palms Condominium ...

Fort Myers Beach declares state of emergency

The Town of Fort Myers Beach declared a state of emergency this morning due to the effects of Tropical Storm Debby, which dropped about six inches of rain on the island between Saturday and Sunday. Lee County announced the closure of Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach as well as ...