Watch live as the Cape Coral History Museum celebrates the first referendum on incorporation on Aug. 18, the same day as the vote 50 years ago. The event is from 10 to 11 a.m. View the event on Facebook at the Cape Coral Historical Museum’s page. Bruce Scott, the former Lee County ...
Cape Coral residents woke up to a new beginning on Aug. 19, 1970. The day before, they had voted to become the newest city in Florida. That referendum of independence set in motion a new form of government, one that we still embrace today. As the city celebrates 50 years of incorporation, Aug. ...
After months of canvasing photos, compiling images and sorting through submissions, Breeze Newspapers’ 50th anniversary commemorative photo book has been finalized. The 128-page pictorial history book was created to commemorate the city’s 50th anniversary and is titled; “From ...
A beautiful Southwest Florida day, great music, great food and history were enjoyed Saturday afternoon at the Cape Coral Historical Museum & Society, as droves of residents came out to attend Jammin' In Cultural Park, a free event that featured talented local artists.Attendees were in ...
A jubilation celebration five decades in the making took place at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Friday night, as city leaders of the past and present, along with residents, paid tribute to 50 years since incorporation of the Waterfront Wonderland that is the Cape.It was a night of remembrance for ...
The city of Cape Coral is celebrating its golden anniversary in 2020 beginning with two events to "kick-off" a year that's poised to commemorate the last 50 years of the city and look ahead to what the future brings. The two-event opener, put on by the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum, ...
In the coming months, the public has an opportunity to help write a page of local history -- literally.The Cape Coral Breeze is putting together an historical hardcover book to celebrate the city's golden anniversary -- and we need your help.The Breeze is looking for residents who have photos ...
If you drive down Cultural Park Boulevard after sunset, you'll notice something a little bit different at City Hall. That's because every day in 2020, beginning at sunset, the Cape Coral 50th Anniversary logo will be projected on the outside of the council chambers building for residents to ...
Although Cape Coral's start as a community dates back to the late '50s, 2020 marks a very important milestone for the Cape.The city -- now the largest between Tampa and Miami -- will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation.Cape Coral has come a long way since a pair of brothers from ...
