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City continues examination of its surplus properties land bank

Cape Coral City Council had directed staff to examine the city’s parcel surplus inventory to see what is not needed. Dawn Andrews, with the city’s Real Estate Division, said a list was provided to council in December of last year of what properties the city can surplus. There is still ...

School district looks at capital needs as population grows

Capital planning was a topic of discussion at the School District of Lee County’s workshop Tuesday, as the superintendent is beginning to look at the capital transfers the district has had in past years.  Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said the capital plan is a dynamic plan, as it is ...

$47 million budget deficit still looms for schools

The School District of Lee County still may be facing a $47 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. The School District of Lee County received the Florida Education Finance Program fourth calculation on May 22, and the first calculation for fiscal year 2027 on May 26. Chief Financial ...

Education Briefs | June 12

Barrett, Gonzalez named to Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Point Park University PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Point Park University congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have a 3.5 GPA for the ...