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Candidate qualifying begins June 8

The deadline to run for three Cape Coral City Council seats as well as mayor of Cape Coral is approaching. The Lee County Supervisor of Elections office has set qualifying dates of June 8 at noon through noon of June 12 for candidates to submit their paperwork and pay the election fees to run ...

Council continues to wrangle with Yacht Club rebuild

How to proceed with the Cape Coral Yacht Club rebuild — and how much to pay for what amenities — was a centerpoint of a near seven-hour Cape Coral City Council workshop. Council discussed how it plans to prioritize the rebuilding of the historic landmark with core infrastructure costs ...

OneBlood issues appeal for blood donations; all types needed

OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida, North Carolina and much of the southeastern United States is issuing an urgent appeal to the community for blood donations. All blood types are needed. Additionally, there is an increased need for O negative and O positive blood and ...

Beach bird nesting season underway

The beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida’s coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators to raise their babies successfully. Sea and shorebirds lay their eggs right on the sand. ...

Pine Island residents establish Mary Lou Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mary Lou Sharpe was a lifetime resident of Florida and grew up on Pine Island/Matlacha. On April 13, 2024, Sharpe, her loving partner Butch Gay and three others were victims of a horrible traffic accident while sitting outside That BBQ Place in Matlacha. Sadly, Sharpe lost her life in the ...