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Cape Coral to look at unlicensed contracting

The city of Cape Coral is going to develop a plan to improve how it deals with unlicensed contractors. Mayor John Gunter received consensus Wednesday afternoon to work on an ordinance and funding mechanism for a better approach. Gunter said there is nothing in a state bill that he can ...

Lee Schools Code of Conduct update underway

The School District of Lee County plans to tighten up language in its 2026 Code of Conduct to help create a stronger framework. Student Services Executive Director Dr. Colleen Timm said the district cannot write a rule for every behavior coming forward because there is always something new, ...

Oasis Charter Schools looks to address enrollment and student waiting list

The City of Cape Coral Charter School Governing Board on Tuesday authorized staff to begin collecting information to address enrollment and the municipal schools system’s waiting list. Superintendent Jacquelin Collins recommended that the initial committee core group be herself, the ...

City and rowing club working on new contract for lease at Tropicana Park

The city of Cape Coral and a local rowing club are discussing a new lease agreement. Cape Coral City Council on Wednesday discussed a term sheet for the Cape Coral Rowing Club, Inc. regarding a designated area of Tropicana Park. The new license agreement would be for 10 years with three ...

Street fest returns to the South Cape Saturday night

Southwest Floridians can rev their engines and prepare for a rip-roaring good time, as a major special event returns to the South Cape this weekend for the first time in 2026. Cape Coral Bike Night, which will continue its updated layout, but this time with additional motorcycle parking, ...

City of Cape Coral public workshop on roadway speed study

The city of Cape Coral Public Works Department will host a public workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Center, located at 815 Nicholas Parkway, E, Cape Coral. The purpose of this workshop is to present the findings of the city’s Local Roadway ...