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Be prepared
June 3, 2016 Forecasters are predicting an "average" hurricane season this year but we offer one salient reminder: It only takes one storm — and not a particularly bad one — to wreak havoc and impact our lives. more »»
Remember the fallen
May 27, 2016 In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. more »»
Recognizing Lee’s ‘hands-on’ heroes
May 20, 2016 More than 100 local heroes were honored this week by the Lee County Department of Public Safety. Many were first responders — paramedics, EMTs and polic. more »»
Revisit council ‘office meeting’
May 13, 2016 A 3 percent retroactive “pay parity” raise and a 1.7 percent performance increase for the city auditor. Retroactive 3 percent raises for two council staffers. more »»
Be aware, take care
May 6, 2016 Drivers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists take note: The Cape Coral Police Department has moved from the “education phase” of its current Bike-Ped Operations campaign to active enforcement of the... more »»
Campus of dreams
April 29, 2016 The plan was grand, the don’t-do-it criticism profuse, and the initial implementation a tad touch-and-go. more »»
Book lovers, bring boxes...
April 21, 2016 One of our favorite fundraisers is taking place at the Cape Coral Library today and Saturday, The Friends of the Cape Coral Library used book sale. more »»
Proactive policing
April 15, 2016 Police interactions in the Cape will get another boost in transparency, something that should benefit both officers and those in the community they serve. more »»
Civility first
April 8, 2016 As a business, we are Cape Coral taxpayers by choice. When we built our new printing plant several years ago, Coral Coral was a first-choice location. more »» ![]() April 1, 2016 Communities hitting “middle age” suffer the same bittersweet reality as do its residents hitting the same milestone: We come into our own but, to our sadness, often find ourselves saying goodbye to... more »»
Patient protection bill good legislation
March 25, 2016 A patient protection bill described by an array of proponents as a model for states across the country is pending the signature of Gov. Rick Scott. more »»
Charter commission vote made good sense
March 18, 2016 A bid to add two members to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners while also changing how those representatives would be elected narrowly failed a Lee County Charter Review Commission vote... more »»
Credibility at stake if core findings fail
March 11, 2016 The first public presentation of the city’s desired franchise terms will be made to the Cape Coral City Council Monday. more »»
Flu shots make sense
March 4, 2016 It’s a little late in the season but the number of reported cases has health officials again urging flu shots. more »»
Strategic planning process under way
February 26, 2016 Cape Coral City Council will continue its Strategic Planning meeting on Monday. more »»
Time to toss Lifeline a lifeline
February 19, 2016 One of Cape Coral’s unique, mission-driven charities will hold the first of its two primary annual fundraisers next month. more »»
North 2: Litmus test
February 12, 2016 The next phase of the city of Cape Coral’s Utility Expansion Project is expected to break ground in August. more »»
Presidential preference? Florida’s turn approaching
February 5, 2016 Florida is not among the dozen-plus states that caucus. Thank goodness. more »»
Rock shocks?
January 29, 2016 First thing Monday morning, we were greeted with an email exchange on an issue that spilled over into the late afternoon Cape Coral City Council meetin. more »»
Building the foundation for economic recovery
January 22, 2016 The city of Cape Coral’s primary economic driver is once again revving its engine. more »» ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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