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Cape Council approves fee increases
Cape Coral City Council approved multiple resolutions that addressed assessments Wednesday night, all of which will impact citizens’ pocketbooks. Council approved Resolution 266-24, which addresses assessments for lot mowing services, during Wednesday’s public hearings. Vacant parcels within the program are divided among four districts and are mowed 13...
UEP construction causes headaches in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — It's easy to see why getting to and from Victoria Swayze's home could be a pain. Swayze lives on the corner of Andalusia Boulevard and Northeast 21st Terrace, which is in the North 1 West UEP construction area. Crews contracted by the city are ripping up the roads there to connect residents to city water. The contractor's large equipment is even stored right next to her home. Because of this, Swayze says she often can't get to the driveway.
Field of Flags returns to Cape Coral
Sun Broadcasting radio station 92.5 Fox News will once again honor the memory of the innocent lives lost on 9/11 by planting 2,977 American flags at Bernice Braden Park. On Labor Day, you can go to the park near the foot of the Cape Coral bridge to help put the flags out. Work on the display will start at 9 a.m.
It’s Time to Break More Ground
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District will be breaking ground on its new fire station at 2545 Estero Boulevard. Shovels will hit the dirt Friday, October 25th at 10AM. The new fire house will be built on the old Topps Building next to where the old Town Hall once stood.
Lee County to Start Work on Crosswalk Lighting
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve $3.1 million Tuesday and begin installing lights at 42 crosswalks on Estero Boulevard in October. Lee County owns Estero Boulevard. The County will also be removing and replacing sidewalks at the crosswalk locations. The arrangement between the County and Fort...
Fire District Plans To Lower Millage Rate
After crunching numbers with Fire District Finance Director Jane Thompson, Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Scott Wirth has proposed the Fire District Board vote for a millage rate for the 2024/2025 fiscal year of 2.8 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The current rate is 2.985. Wirth says at a...
Dark light fixture requirements and code enforcement on Sanibel
Sanibel wants residents to protect the island’s native wildlife. They sent out a reminder about the requirements on dark light fixtures. With the island still rebuilding, WINK News wanted to know if people are following the rules. We were told the reminder is a way to make sure everyone...
Salvation Army expanding with Center of Hope Project
We’ve all seen the bright red signs and kettle campaigns of the Salvation Army. The popular thrift stores are scattered across America, and there are plenty in Southwest Florida. But they are more than a big box store of bargains. They’re a community tool that helps folks get on...
Problems at Fantasy Island Park: Residents face foreclosure and neglect
SAINT JAMES CITY, Fla. — Right now, residents at Fantasy Island Mobile Home Park are in crisis. Last Friday, they were shocked to receive a 194-page legal document notifying them of a foreclosure on their property. They also found out they are being sued along with their property manager, Hugh Reid. The lawsuit lists them as "unknown tenants in possession."
Captiva Grateful for Sanibel’s Help at Hearing
David Mintz, the Vice President of the Captiva Community Panel, came before Sanibel City Council’s August 27, 2024, workshop to offer thanks for Sanibel’s support. “You’re our partner and protector,” Mintz told Council. “I’m here basically to thank you, to thank you for giving us [Sanibel City Attorney] John Agnew during the past week and [Sanibel Police] Chief Dalton for the past week. They were incredibly invaluable.
Cape Coral's Lake Kennedy courts pickleball enthusiasts as facility opens
Get ready to rally, a state pickleball tournament started Wednesday as the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral opens. One of the first projects of the city's GO Bond, the Racquet Center features 32 pickleball court sand 12 tennis courts and will offer lessons, clinics, and camps for all ability levels, as...
Cast your ballots | Best of Cape Coral readers choice voting is under way
Ballots can now be cast for the Breeze Newspapers’ annual “Best Of” series highlighting Cape Coral businesses. The Best of Cape Coral features more than 200 categories for members of the community to show their support for their favorite and highly-recommended local businesses. Voting started on Aug....
SCHEA to host blood drive Sept. 7
The South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Association will host a Lee Health blood drive Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bus will be parked in Club Square, behind the BackStreets Sports Bar on Southeast 47th Terrace in South Cape. Please consider making a donation to help...
Council Candidates’ Question of the Week Eight | Aug. 30
Each week through the General Election, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question. In the interest of fairness, each candidate is limited to the same amount of words, about 100, for their response. This week’s question:. What should be done with the...
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