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Mayor: 'Tax relief' legislation would hit city hard

Cape Coral officials are among those opposed to the Homestead Exemption change to come before state voters in November. The Florida State Legislature this week passed a bill that largely mirrors Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to cut property taxes by raising the tax exception for owner-occupied ...

Overall property valuations show market slowdown

Estimated tax roll values in Lee County are flat or a little bit negative for 2026. Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said in looking at the 2026 estimated tax roll values released last Friday, a market slowdown in 2025 can be plainly seen and that slowdown will have an impact. “Most of ...

Tropicana Park opens

A decade ago, John Niehle’s granddaughter became a member of the Cape Coral Rowing Club. The club, started in 2007, has been a popular place for local rowers of all ages to connect and build strength on the water. “It is a great activity for a young person,” Niehle said. “Anytime ...

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The Kearns Group withdraws from Jaycee Park concessionaire proposal

Citing the city's financial expectations, concerns about parking and programing, and the inability to come to mutually beneficial terms, The Kearns Group withdrew its proposal to operate concessions at Jaycee Park this morning. "After careful review and financial analysis, The Kearns Group ...

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City’s budget discussions begin with first summer workshop

Editor’s note: This report covers the beginning of Cape Coral City Council’s Thursday’s workshop which was wrapping up at press time. This story has updated here online at capecoralbreeze.com. With the property tax reform proposal going before voters in November, Cape Coral City Council ...

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Weekend wrap: Mussels drop finale but win series with Flying Tigers

Sprock’s big day not enough in series finale loss to Flying Tigers LAKELAND - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels dropped the series finale to the Lakeland Flying Tigers Sunday by a final score of 5-3 from Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Despite Ryan Sprock’s big day, which included two ...

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