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Oasis Charter Schools budget increase proposed

The budget for the city of Cape Coral’s municipal school system is looking at an increase for next school year. The 2027 proposed Oasis Charter Schools budget has an 11.75% increase over the prior year board members were told Tuesday. The proposed enrollment forecast is 3,453 students, ...

School district addresses declining enrollment

Faced with dropping student enrollment, the School District of Lee County says it is taking a proactive approach to stop the bleed. “We want to be parents’ No. 1 choice,” Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said during a workshop Tuesday. “The way we do that — it starts with a ...

CRA code enforcement update presented

The South Cape Redevelopment Agency continues to have forward movement with code enforcement compliance, according to a presentation given Wednesday. Case Officer Jeffrey Colon said a total of 108 code enforcement cases were opened in March and April. The majority were violations of health ...

CRA budget proposal for ‘27 comes in at $7.7 million

The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency Governing Commission approved a proposed 2027 budget of $7.7 million Wednesday. Budget Administrator Nicole Reitler said the proposed Fiscal Year ’27 budget is $7,711,956 and includes increment taxes, charges for service, miscellaneous and ...

J. Colin English’s Memoli named New Teacher of the Year

A J. Colin English Elementary school teacher has been named New Teacher of the Year for 2026. “Being named 2026 Teacher of the Year means everything to me. I am so grateful to be recognized for such an amazing achievement in my first year of teaching. I have put in so much time and effort ...