The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch is signing up volunteers to collect trash on the beaches for the Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup. The islands’ event will be held on Sept. 19, with gear pick up taking place beforehand. “Protecting ...
Cape Coral Technical College hosted a large gathering of students, faculty and community leaders Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major expansion. Cape Coral Technical College, located at 360 Santa Barbara Blvd., N, operates as part of the School District ...
After unanimous consensus Wednesday, Cape Coral City Council will move forward with an ordinance for a licensing investigator classification. Deputy Development Services Director Matthew Grambow said after the last discussion, the city refreshed the classification, which includes a 50/50 ...
Southwest Florida’s largest waterpark is offering a discounted admission rate for attendees who bring supplies for local kids heading back to school. Sun Splash Family Waterpark is turning summer fun into classroom support with its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive, benefiting the Cape ...
One of the most popular spots in downtown Cape Coral is set to undergo renovations that will greatly improve its outdoor bar and seating area. BackStreets Sports Bar will be temporarily closing both its inside and outside areas starting Monday, Aug. 3. The bar will see a complete overhaul of its outdoor area, making the venue both a better place to work and enjoy a drink or bite to eat. “We are so excited to finally get this,” said BackStreets owner Shelly Walton. “We’ve been holding it together for the last year.” The outdoor space will now go along with a complete ...
Old Glory could be flying again by Tuesday, but just before the flag had to be lowered from Florida’s largest pole because of a tear last week, it lifted the spirits of an Air Force veteran thanks to a kind gesture from the Cape Coral city manager. Air Force veteran Bill Champion, a ...
