Cape Coral City Council approved the purchase of its 13th lot for the preservation of burrowing owl habitats. Resolution 61-26 passed 7-1 with Councilmember Keith Long opposing Wednesday due to the price tag of $47,960, including fees and closing costs. Long questioned the transactions of ...
The School District of Lee County this week announced that 33 students have been named 2026 Carson Scholars, each earning a $1,000 college scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to serving others. An additional 92 Lee County students have earned recognition as ...
Curaleaf, a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, has opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Cape Coral. Located within the Shops at Del Mar plaza at 345 S.W. 10th Place, the dispensary offers a variety of high-quality cannabis products and brands. This ...
Backyard Social will host Platinum certified country band LANCO live in concert on Sunday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in Fort Myers. Best known for hits like “Greatest Love Story” and “Born to Love You,” LANCO brings a recognizable name and high energy live show to Southwest Florida. The ...
One of the city’s most highly anticipated concert events that takes place this weekend, continuing its third decade of entertainment. The 35th annual Sounds of Jazz & Blues, put on by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, brings some of the best musical talents in the genre to ...
Impact fees on new construction will increase by 50% over the next four years as the city looks to fund infrastructure needs for parks and public safety. Cape Coral City Council approved the increase to be phased in with a 12.5% increase in each of the next four years with the money ...
