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CRA code enforcement effort update provided

The city of Cape is continuing its concerted code enforcement initiative in the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency district. CRA Code Compliance Officer Patrick Mercado provided an update during Wednesday’s CRA commission meeting, saying there are 23 opened cases, and 40 closed code ...

With financial assurance in hand, Raise the Flag fundraiser continues

A donor will guarantee the Raise the Flag fundraiser will meet its goal. “I have spoken to the donor, and they have agreed to sign an escrow agreement,” City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said at Wednesday’s Cape Coral City Council workshop. “They are going to put the money up.” As ...

GPIA raffling off $20,000 camper

The Greater Pine Island Alliance is holding a fundraising raffle a Forest River Wildwood X-Lite camper — a $20,000 value. In addition to the camper, a bonus E-bike raffle is also available. Tickets are $20 each and with the purchase of five tickets, participants will be entered in the drawing for the E-bike. The drawing for the raffle will be held Sunday, March 15, at Kickstands Pub & Grub’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. The winner does not need to be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the GPIA’s mission to return every hurricane ...

CCFD to bring fire academy to Ida Baker High

A fire academy is coming to Ida Baker High school, thanks to a partnership with the Cape Coral Fire Department. A new collaboration has been formed between the School District of Lee County Career and Technical Education at Ida Baker High School and the CCFD. Adult, Career, Technical and ...

‘Catch the Vision’

The hottest show in town when it comes to discovering what’s next for Cape Coral development is just around the corner, making its return in 2026. The 14th Annual Catch the Vision: Trends, Tips & Forecasting event, takes place March 23 at First Cape Church. The program will begin at 4:30 ...

ESE students facing school reassignments

ESE Service Delivery Transformation 03.10.2026 WKSP The School District of Lee County is changing its Exceptional Student Education delivery model — to the cluster school model — meaning students will be changing schools for their accommodations. “The ultimate goal is to enhance ...