Lee County Domestic Animal Services offers free microchipping
In recognition of June as Pet Preparedness and Microchip Your Pet Month, Lee County Domestic Animal Services is offering free microchipping to help ensure pets are safe and easily identifiable during hurricane season. Now through July 3, pet owners can receive this no-cost service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Lee County Domestic Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. No appointments are necessary. Visit www.leelostpets.com or call 239-533-7387 for more information. Owners must bring dogs on non-retractable leashes and cats in hard-sided carriers. In addition, Animal Services will host a special microchip event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 28, ...
Council to vote on irrigation service rate hike
The Cape Coral City Council will vote on a resolution to increase irrigation service rates by almost $4, which would commence Oct. 1, 2025. According to backup material, on Oct. 16, 2024, City Council purchased 1,202 acres of vacant land with a reservoir in Charlotte County for $38 million. The closing day is scheduled for May 21, 2025, following due diligence on the property. This land purchase was not included in the calendar year 2024 rate plan that went into effect Oct. 1, 2024. “This acquisition would require a rate adjustment to support the purchase,” according to city documents. “Staff recommended a change to the irrigation rate from $9.50 to $13.40 with charges to ...
Decision on City Council travel expenses expected today
The Cape Coral City Council will vote on a resolution that would allow the mayor to approve expenses up to $1,000 for council member travel. Resolution 103-25, if approved, will amend Resolution 60-06, which is for the “establishment of a uniform procedure for the payment of actual and necessary travel,” which is reimbursable to the mayor and City Council members. The item is on the council’s consent agenda and consent agenda items do not need to be pulled for discussion to be passed. According to the resolution, if the mayor and council members attend an event outside of “the jurisdictional boundaries of the city, he or she shall submit a statement identifying the ...
‘Dolphin Whisperer’ -- Pine Island charter captain Eagle shares experiences on the water with Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife
Cape man found guilty of burglary, exposure
A Cape Coral man was found guilty as charged in a burglary and exposure case following a one-day trial in Lee County. Daulton James Reiter, 30, was found guilty of burglary of a dwelling, unlawful exposure of sexual organs and resisting without violence by a jury Monday. The crime ...
Lee Commissioners award contract for Phase II of Punta Rassa Boat Ramp repairs
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to award a contract for the next phase of repairs to the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, which includes the repair of three boat docks, a fish cleaning station, landscaping and more. The ramp has been closed since Hurricane Ian while being used as a staging area for the Florida Department of Transportation’s Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration project. The first phase of the project, including underground utility site work, was approved by the board on March 4. The next phase will begin once FDOT completes the pavement operations in the area. The $906,000 contract with marine contractor Sully’s LLC also includes a shade structure over ...
Island Coast High School Graduation '25
Island Coast High School held graduation for the Class of 2025 at Suncoast Area at FSW on May 17. All photos by Mark ...
