One of the most popular spots in downtown Cape Coral is set to undergo renovations that will greatly improve its outdoor bar and seating area. BackStreets Sports Bar will be temporarily closing both its inside and outside areas starting Monday, Aug. 3. The bar will see a complete overhaul of its outdoor area, making the venue both a better place to work and enjoy a drink or bite to eat. “We are so excited to finally get this,” said BackStreets owner Shelly Walton. “We’ve been holding it together for the last year.” The outdoor space will now go along with a complete remodel of the inside done in 2019. Walton said the outdoor bar was made in the mid-2000s, and, following ...
Visitors to Jaycee Park may be able to get a snack or beverage while the city goes back to square one for a new concessionaire. Cape Coral City Council directed staff to create a list of possible vendors that could offer food and drink in the short-term at the recently reopened riverfront ...
With the statutory “cone of silence” lifted, Cape Coral City Council heard details and saw visuals of the proposed Bimini East Redevelopment Project from Crown Development Wednesday, which garnered unanimous support for moving forward with a development agreement. The plans calls for a ...
The Lee County Department of Transportation has issued its weekly Roadwatch Update on projects in the county. The following work is planned for or underway in Cape Coral: Roadwork/Maintenance/Improvement • SE 14th Street and Del Prado Boulevard S - Cape Coral (ROW2026-01328): Itg ...
City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn has released his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The proposed FY27 Budget presents "a structurally balanced financial plan that maintains essential services, supports long‑term financial sustainability, and continues strategic investment in Cape Coral’s ...
Bimini East_7-29-26 COW RFP Proposal - Bimini Basin Redevelopment Company LLC Bimini East - Term Sheet (1) The result of the city of Cape Coral’s request for proposals to develop the Bimini East properties it owns will come before Cape Coral City Council Wednesday as a concept plan that ...
Remains found along a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been confirmed as those of a Cape Coral woman who was reported missing in the 1985. DNA testing has now confirmed the remains are those of Rose Marie Gayhart, who was 23 when her parents reported her missing. The Cape Coral Police Department ...
FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were defeated by the Palm Beach Cardinals 19-5 Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium. JP Smith II connected on two home runs tonight, giving him 14 on the season. Smith, who also homered Tuesday, moves into a tie for the most single-season home runs ...
When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...