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Flag pole for America’s 250th anniversary approved

An American flag will soon fly on a 250-foot flagpole at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge — Cape Coral City Council green-lighted the project Wednesday. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said the continuation of the enabling resolution from council’s March 4 meeting was because council ...

Design contract approved for new park in NE Cape Coral

Cape Coral City Council on Wednesday approved professional engineering services for the design of a new neighborhood park to be built in northeast Cape Coral. A not-to-exceed amount of $434,800 was approved with Johnson Engineering, LLC for the park site at 2224 N.E. 15th Street. “I ...

Tax appraiser projects flat taxable valuation

The Lee County property appraiser told Cape Coral City Council Wednesday that although market, or “just,” values are showing a small decline, taxable valuation is basically flat. Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell discussed the tax roll that the city uses to determine its budget, ...

33 local students recognized as new Carson Scholars

The School District of Lee County this week announced that 33 students have been named 2026 Carson Scholars, each earning a $1,000 college scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to serving others. An additional 92 Lee County students have earned recognition as ...

Fees on new construction to increase

Impact fees on new construction will increase by 50% over the next four years as the city looks to fund infrastructure needs for parks and public safety. Cape Coral City Council approved the increase to be phased in with a 12.5% increase in each of the next four years with the money earmarked ...