Cape Coral

Thousands in Southwest Florida joined the coordinated "Hands Off" protests around the country on Saturday, April 5.

Marni Sawicki, mayor of Cape Coral from 2013 to 2017, moved back to her home state of Michigan and is running for governor.

Since Nov. 2023 the Mid-Hawthorn aquifer that provides irrigation and drinking water to most of Northeast Cape Coral has been seeing record lows in water levels. Residents living in the area have been under mandatory water shortage restrictions that limit irrigation to just one day a week.

Celebrate this weekend with beer, food, and fun at pop-up events across Southwest Florida. From Biergartens to a lively parade, there’s something for everyone.

Owners of property at southwestern tip of Cape Coral are hoping the city will re-designate the property from natural preserve to mixed-use development

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.