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Cape Council looks to hold line on property tax rate

The city of Cape Coral is looking to set its property tax rate for next fiscal year at the rollback rate. Cape Coral City Council, by consensus, told city staff at a budget workshop Wednesday that it was looking at a not-to-exceed rate of 5.1988 mills, the rate that would bring in the same ...

Budget workshop set for Wednesday

Cape Coral City Council will be asked to provide decisions on proposed program modifications and funding options at a budget presentation Wednesday. The presentation will include a look at three funding sources — the millage rate, the fire service assessment recapture rate and the city’s ...

Cape Coral to consider establishment of two development districts

Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on a resolution accepting a $6.5 million grant for the North 1 UEP East Reclaimed Water Expansion Wednesday. Resolution 172-26 is part of the city’s consent agenda, meaning there will be no council discussion unless a member of the elected board ...

Home ‘a total loss’ following fire

An early morning fire caused serious damage to a Cape Coral home Tuesday morning. Cape Coral Fire Department firefighters responded to the 4:15 a.m. call in the 2200 block of SE 15th Street. Arriving crews found flames coming through the roof of the home. Two adults, two children, and a ...

Gulf Gateway issues statement on removal of mangroves at Seven Islands

Following a request for comment following the removal of mangroves along the shoreline of one of the Seven Islands without the required permits, Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina LLC has provided the following statement, which The Breeze is publishing in full: "Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina LLC ...