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Yacht Club expansion delay and its impact

To the editor: The disappointment I have for this runaway project and the level of disrespect for the residents of the southeast Cape it has exposed has me concerned. The project, originally envisioned as a modest renovation, has evolved into a full-scale, large-dollar rebuild following ...

Yacht Club Park plans are not family-friendly

To the editor: Why does Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra want to move the pool from the Yacht Club to the Old Golf Course? This idea of hers will remove families from the Yacht Club. Families, back in the day, were able to use the pool, the beach, the playground. ...

Congressman Donalds must cut red tape for mosquito control

To the editor: Florida is facing a real problem: The mosquitoes are getting too strong. Our old sprays are no longer effective because the pests are quickly becoming resistant. This is not just a nuisance; it’s a direct threat to public health and our tourism economy in Southwest ...

At-large congressional districts, please

To the editor: There is some present discussion of redrawing Congressional districts here in Florida now (in the middle of the decade). If this comes to pass, I suggest that some of these new districts be “at-large,” rather than simply territorial. Doing so would allow third-party ...

Guest Commentary | Addressing vacancies and attendance

To the Citizens of Cape Coral: Proposed amendment 4.11, vacancies, strengthens accountability and clarity in how Council vacancies are filled while refining attendance standards. It ensures continuity in leadership, upholds responsibility, and preserves the public’s voice through clear, ...