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Short Q&A on Cape’s commercial parking ordinance

The Breeze has received some queries asking for additional information on the city of Cape Coral's parking ordinance pertaining to the parking of commercial vehicles. The city has provided answers to the following reader questions: (Our thanks to the city's Communications Office.) Q: What is ...

CRA moves to make demolition grant program more equitable

The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency will move forward with a dual track demolition grant program. Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the CRA governing commission, green-lighted the change by unanimous consensus Wednesday. Economic Development Manager Sharon Woodberry said the ...

Council to discuss revisions to city’s incentive programs

A proposed revision to city economic development and business incentive programs will be discussed Wednesday. The revisions to come before Cape Coral City Council include an update to clarify goals, improve eligibility, and streamline incentive programs. The goals of the program are to stimulate investment, expand the tax base, increase employment, support business growth, and foster redevelopment. Updates include new requirements, such as applicants must be in good standing with business tax, utilities, and code compliance, as well as clearer disqualification triggers for unpaid ...

Grant awards, programs, on CRA agenda

The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency is expected to vote on grant award resolutions Wednesday. Each resolution is for a Breaking Barriers to Business Grant Program grant. The first resolution, 14-25, is for Palace Pub & Wine Bar, for $34,480. Resolution 15-25 is for a $28,520 grant for Nice Guys Pizza and a $7,817 grant for Lady Cakes Bakery. Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the CRA commission, also will discuss the Demolition Grant Program. The existing funding structure “favors” small parcels over the larger properties. A revision in the gap would “promote ...

Galahad Marine Sales opens in Cape Coral

One of the perks of living in Southwest Florida is the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather year round. With easy access to lakes, rivers and beaches, that means boating is the activity of choice for many. With the expansion of Galahad Marine Services, boaters in Southwest Florida have ...