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Breeze Editorial | Little peace at home for America’s vets

On Saturday, at the 11th hour of the 11th month, Americans will again mark the pending peace pact of “the war of all wars.” Called Armistice Day back in 1918, what is now Veterans Day began with the temporary end of the hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany. While World War I ...

Editorial | The right direction

Workforce Now has released its 11th annual Southwest Florida regional educational and workforce outcomes study. This year’s 121-page report compiled by researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida SouthWestern State College and the FutureMakers Coalition is another deep dive into ...

More recovery mitigation money

The city of Cape Coral got some good news this week as Hurricane Ian recovery continues. City staff submitted an application to the state for a share of a $350 million Legislature-approved appropriation for local governments through the Florida Department of Emergency Management for recovery ...

Oktoberfest — A favorite returns

There’s a touch of crispness in the air today. But the real signs of autumn — Southwest Florida style — is not the weather. It’s crisp potato pancakes. Schnitzel freshly fried and drippin’ with gravy. And beer. By the pitcher and by the stein. Cape Coral's six-day Oktoberfest ...

We stand with Israel

Today in Florida flags fly at a half-staff in honor of the victims of the terrorist strike against Israel. Today until sunset, our state Capitol remains lit with lights of blue and white. And today, tomorrow and through the fight that has followed the heinous holiday attack by Hamas ...

Pip, pip hurray

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam’s 12th season took flight on a wing and a prayer Sunday: It looks like international star M15 has found a new mate and fans everywhere are hoping a new brood of eaglets can erase some of the sadness of matriarch Harriet’s apparent demise last season. Since ...

One year later

Hurricane Ian, a near category 5 monster of wind, waves and catastrophic storm surge, roared ashore at Cayo Costa a year ago on Sept. 28, 2022, destroying much of Fort Myers Beach and heavily damaging Sanibel, Captiva, Matlacha and parts of Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Fort Myers. Winds ...

‘Revenue diversification’ no path to lower tax bills

Cape Coral City Council held its final public hearing on the city budget Thursday night, approving a billion-dollar financial plan for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. The budget, all funds included, came in at $1,095,678,548, a 13.25% increase, with the city’s General Fund for operations ...

Southwest Florida: It’s not just for tourists

Nothing says “normalcy” better than a return of events, festivals and other traditions. The roof may still have a tarp, the insurance company may still be balking, but the ability to walk away for an afternoon or evening, to enjoy a little music, a little food and a beverage of choice with ...

Ilczyszyn right choice for Cape’s city manager

Cape Coral City Council kept it in the Cape this week, choosing a long-time city employee for the municipality’s top administrative post. Council unanimously agreed Wednesday to authorize Mayor John Gunter to begin contract negotiations with Michael Ilczyszyn, who has been serving in the ...