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City Hall to close for Memorial Day, city offices reopen May 26

Cape Coral City Hall will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. City offices will reopen Tuesday, May 26, for regular operating hours. Trash collection services will be delayed by one day for the entire week. Parks & Recreation: • Boat ramps, parks, and preserves ...

Enrollment open for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs

Lee County Parks & Recreation is encouraging families with special-needs children to sign up for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs. Both camps will run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 ...

ArtFest Fort Myers 2027 now accepting artist applications

Fort Myers — ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, is now accepting artist applications for its 2027 event, taking place Feb. 5–7, 2027. Celebrating creativity, community, and connection, ArtFest invites professional artists from across the country to apply ...

USA Dance Inc./Cape Coral Ballroom Dance Classes to offer cha-cha-cha lessons in May

USA Dance Inc./Cape Coral Ballroom Dance Class (cha-cha-cha) will be held on Thursdays May7-28 at Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral. Doors will open at 7 with practice and dance time from 7-7:30 p.m. The cha-cha-cha class runs from 7:30-8 p.m., with dancing from 8:30-9 p.m. No partners are needed. The atmosphere is casual and no RSVPs are needed, with walk-ins welcome. The cost is $10 each evening. The cha-cha-cha is is lively, upbeat, and easy to pick up. Whether you've never danced a step or already hooked with dancing -- come and join us.

Enrollment open for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star at Karl Drews Special Needs Center

Lee County Parks & Recreation is encouraging families with special-needs children to sign up for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs.   Both camps will run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper.   Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, swimming, games and field trips in a supportive environment.   Camp All Star serves ages 13 through 21 and focuses on ...

Family Initiative’s awards gala raises more than $475K

Family Initiative’s 6th Annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised more than $475,000 Saturday night at The Luminary in Fort Myers, drawing hundreds of supporters for an evening that honored community champions and marked the nonprofit’s 10th anniversary of serving families affected by ...