Cape Coral

Some long-time Cape Coral residents fear for the future of the once laid-back community. Development, they say, is ruining the old charm of the cape.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a critical permit for the Yacht Club Community Park renovation yesterday afternoon, bringing the City of Cape Coral one step closer to breaking ground on the park’s improvements.The environmental resource permit will now be sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), with federal approval anticipated in April 2025, barring unforeseen circumstances. Once received, the construction manager at risk will advertise the marine improvement portion of the project for construction bids, marking a significant step forward in the project.

The city of Cape Coral recently began demolishing buildings in the east Bimini area, with 47 properties set to be torn down and new developments constructed in their place. Reactions from residents range from excited to disappointed.

Online and in-person public hearings will be held Jan. 28 by the Florida Department of Transportation for the Burnt Store Road Project Development and Environment Study.The area to be affected runs from Van Buren Parkway in Lee County to the Charlotte County Line.

The Brits love “The Da Vinci Code,” so the only surprise was that they waited until 2022 to adapt the 2003 novel for the stage. The drama jumped the pond in August of 2023, and Producing Artistic Director Tyler Young was first in line for the rights to produce the play in Florida.

Laurie Lehmann got the most votes in the election for Cape Coral City Council. Why?

Changes coming to Cape Coral City Council

As the Day of the Dead approaches, families across Southwest Florida are preparing to honor their loved ones. One local restaurant is embracing this historic tradition in a musical way.

Even after 62 seasons, Cultural Park Theatre is still Cape Coral's best kept secret. But if Cultural Park Marketing Director Shaelyn Crabtree has her way, that's about to change.

The Cape Coral Lee County Library is currently housing the “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” exhibit through a collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities.