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BackStreets Sports Bar to begin renovation

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 ...

City Council may allow short-term food trucks at Jaycee Park

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 ...

Lee DOT issues weekly Roadwatch Update

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 ...

Election 2026 | Question of the Week 4, District 1

Each week through the Primary, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question. In the interest of fairness, each candidate is limited to the same amount of space, about 100 words, for their response. Cape Coral City Council races are non-partisan ...

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City Manager releases FY27 Proposed Budget

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 development proposal to come to council

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 ...

DNA confirms remains found along Cape canal are missing woman

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 ...

Local Sports

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Five draftees debut, Mussels fall 9-3 to Cardinals 

FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were defeated by the Palm Beach Cardinals 9-3 Thursday night at Hammond Stadium.  The Mighty Mussels saw six members of the 2026 Minnesota Twins’ draft class added to the roster Thursday. Vahn Lackey (No. 3 overall pick) Carson Tinney (2nd ...

Hurricane Guide 2026

Power after the storm: What to expect and how to stay safe

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 ...

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  • 2510 Del Prado Blvd.
  • Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • Phone: 239-574-1110