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The City of Cape Coral is currently experiencing a severe drought, according to the United States Geological Survey Drought Monitoring website. Current rainfall is 5.9 inches below the seasonal average, and if adequate rainfall does not occur soon, the city may have to impose a one-day-a-week lawn watering schedule.

The City of Cape Coral's Office of Communications was awarded and recognized at the Florida Municipal Communicators Association's (FMCA) 2022 Outstanding Awards Program Ceremony May 19.

Cape Coral’s Financial Services Department published the City’s first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report.

A portion of SE 47th Terrace near Coronado Parkway will be closed Tuesday, May 23 from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dolores Menendez whose legal career in Florida spanned 43 years, died today. She was 67.

The City of Cape Coral contracts solid waste removal services to help keep our City's streets clean and safe. Each residence is provided a tan bin for household waste and a green bin for recyclables. These bins are property of the City and must remain with the dwelling. Residents should familiarize themselves with trash collection protocols to optimize available services and stay in compliance with City requirements. For more information, visit CapeCoral.gov. 

City Hall will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday, May 30, for regular operating hours.

On Wednesday, May 17, SE 47^th Terrace, from the east end of the intersection at SE 6^th Avenue and extending approximately 150 linear feet to the east will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cape Coral's contracted debris hauler has completed debris removal in all saltwater canals and anticipates completing the remaining 10 percent of freshwater canals by June 30.

With the rainy season just around the corner, the City of Cape Coral reminds everyone that fertilizer use rules change on June 1.

Cape Coral residents should be on the lookout for the biennial Citizen Survey being sent out by the City of Cape Coral during the month of May.

The City of Cape Coral invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cape Coral Shared-Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m.

The City of Cape Coral kicks off its 2023 hurricane preparedness campaign by debuting a Hurricane Prep Guide.

As rainy weather increases and Hurricane Season 2023 begins, the City of Cape Coral reminds homeowners to prepare their houses before inclement weather arrives.

A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting will be held today, Tuesday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m., in Council Chambers.

As project costs have been finalized for the North 2 Utilities Extension Project, the City of Cape Coral has issued final cost refund checks to property owners.

The City of Cape Coral will host the 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Expo Wednesday, May 31.

The City of Cape Coral offers a 311 mobile app, that enables residents with the ability to stay involved in the community and access official City information and services.

The City of Cape Coral invites the community to participate in the beautification of roadway medians through the Median Beautification Program.

The City of Cape Coral’s Fleet Services has again earned a spot on the “100 Best Public Fleets” list.

The City of Cape Coral will host a Resilient Lee Town Hall in City Council Chambers May 10 from 6-8 p.m.

A new City of Cape Coral ordnance for Mobile Food Vendors goes into effect tomorrow, April 25.

Cape Coral Interim City Manager, Michael Ilczyszyn, has appointed Juan Guerra as Interim Development Services Director, effective Monday, April 24, 2023.

The City of Cape Coral will host the Inaugural Cape Coral Culture Fest Saturday, April 22, from 12 – 5 p.m. The event, held at Cultural Park, 528 Cultural Park Boulevard, is free and geared toward all ages.

The City of Cape Coral announces a new tool that allows the public to view ongoing construction developments throughout Cape Coral.

City crews are on the scene near 5703 Cape Harbour Drive working to fix a water main break caused by a bad valve. Water service is estimated to be off for approximately eight hours, until repairs are completed. Affected customers are shaded in red on the map and have been informed of the water main break via phone, email, and text message.

Cape Coral Bike Night will be Saturday, April 8 and some roadways in Downtown Cape Coral will be closed from 1 p.m. to midnight.

Beginning Friday, April 7, the Development Services Department licensing counter at City Hall will re-open on Fridays. 

The City of Cape Coral has invited local artists to participate in a public art project in South Cape's Entertainment District, and the deadline to submit artwork is 12 a.m. MST, Sunday, April 2. 

A new City of Cape Coral ordinance for Mobile Food Vendors goes in to effect April 25.

The Florida Department of Emergency Management's deadline to apply for Hurricane Ian-related debris removal is Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The City of Cape Coral is hosting a citywide Earth Day clean up event Saturday, April 22, and we need you!

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation will open summer camp registration Monday, April 3 at 12 a.m.

Registration for the Cape Coral Junior Golf Association’s Summer Program at Coral Oaks Golf Course is now open.

Join the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation and High Point of Cape Coral for the third annual Hight Point Field of Dreams baseball game.

The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a free Movie on the Lawn at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard.

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation invites the community to the 2023 Sounds of Jazz and Blues Saturday, March 25, at Coral Oaks Golf Course.

REMINDER: These changes go into effect one week from today, March 20, 2023. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the below information.

Effective Monday, March 20, the City Hall Permitting Counter will no longer accept new paper permit applications from registered contractors. Registered contractors must apply for new permits through the City’s EnerGov Citizen Self-Service portal at www.capecoral.gov/energov.

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Gator Trails Park Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m.

The waterway where Everest Canal meets the Caloosahatchee River will be intermittently closed March 15 - 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The eastbound right lane of Cape Coral Parkway will be temporarily closed from SW 12th Place to SW 11th Court beginning Wednesday, March 8.

The eastbound right lane of Cape Coral Parkway will be temporarily closed from SW 12th Place to SW 11th Court beginning Wednesday, March 8

Daytime lane closures and flagging operations will take place March 6-8, 2023 at and near the intersection of Chiquita Boulevard and Kismet Parkway as part of the Chiquita North Widening project.

The City of Cape Coral invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center Friday, March 24, at 10 a.m.

The City of Cape Coral invites the public to the Caloosahatchee Connect Groundbreaking Ceremony at Horton Park, 2600 SE 26th Place, Thursday, March 23, at 10 a.m.

Vendors interested in doing business with the City of Cape Coral are invited to attend an outreach event Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mercola Market, 125 SW 3rd Place.

The City of Cape Coral and the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the June Bennett Pathway to Creativity Sculpture Garden at the Cape Coral Art Center Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m.

The deadline for Lee County residents to apply for the Hurricane Ian Debris Cleanup Program is Wed, Mar 29th.

The City of Cape Coral, Parks and Recreation, is proud to present Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk, Friday, March 10.

The City of Cape Coral invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony at Del Prado Linear Park Friday, March 3, at 10 a.m.

Guardian Angels for Special Populations will hold the 14th Annual Fashion Show & Auction Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m., at The Westin Resort, Marina Village.

The City of Cape Coral urges its residents to conserve water as the dry season continues.

The City of Cape Coral is hosting the Annual Valentine Bazaar at Cape Coral City Hall, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public.

UPDATE: Please be advised that the potable water main shutdown scheduled for January 30, in the area of Everest Parkway from Del Prado to SE 26^th Place, will now take place Monday, February 13, at 9 a.m. and is expected to be turned back on Monday evening.

Monday, January 30 at 8 a.m. the westbound right turn lane of Cape Coral Parkway East will be closed from SE 9^th Place to SE 8^th Court, and all of SE 8^th Court will be closed, while utility crews investigate a possible leak at the intersection. 

Cape Coral residents are invited to join the City in support of Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s (CCFW) fifth annual Ground Owl Day. 

Please be advised that a scheduled potable water main shutdown will occur in the area of Everest Parkway from Del Prado to SE 26^th Place on Monday, January 30, at 9 a.m. and is expected to be turned back on Monday evening. 

Expect Lane Closures and Delays Along SE 47th Terrace through the beginning of February. 

The City of Cape Coral is partnering with the Lee County Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 7 - 11 a.m., in the City Hall parking lot, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard.

The City of Cape Coral will hold a Regular City Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Post-Hurricane Ian, our Halloween may look a little different this year. But our Cape Coral community is resilient! We don’t want our residents and visitors to miss out on Halloween festivities, but we want to remind everyone to stay safe and be mindful of debris, standing water, and other hazards.

We hope the following tips help you and your family celebrate Halloween safely.

As rain enters our local forecast, we expect our residents’ need for tarps will increase. The City is distributing free tarps through local distribution sites. 

The City of Cape Coral Council's regular council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, has been canceled while the City focuses on recovery efforts. While recovery efforts are underway, the Citywide curfew remains in effect from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. daily.

Due to Hurricane Ian's forecasted impact, Cape Coral City Hall and all non-essential facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 27, and Wednesday, September 28, 2022. 

Please be advised that a scheduled potable water main shutdown will occur on Everest Parkway on Monday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m. Below is a map of the affected area. 

A Human Health study on the impact of harmful algae blooms is being performed in Cape Coral, and researchers from Florida Atlantic University are looking for volunteers.

Beginning Wednesday, July 27, the City of Cape Coral will offer weekly EnerGov training workshops for contractors, private builders, and any other interested parties. All training workshops will occur from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers, located at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a free concert from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

The concert will be held at Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, and features music from The Lineup Band.

In case you missed the meeting, the following are highlights from the April 6, 2022, Cape Coral City Council meeting.

City Council Approves Local Housing Assistance Plan

A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting will be held this Tuesday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m., in Council Chambers.

Meeting topics include the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Funding Priorities and the CRA Monthly Report, which includes updates on current CRA projects.

The City of Cape Coral is hosting a utility box art unveiling on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 10 a.m.

The ceremony will be held at 1023 SE 47^th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904.

As the SUN Trail project continues, a one-week road closure is planned for El Dorado Boulevard Northbound between NW 21^st Street and Kismet Parkway from Monday, April 11, to Monday, April 18, 2022.

The Florida League of Cities (FLC) recognized Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for his hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2022 Legislative Session

The current two-day watering schedule remains in effect. All residents are asked to reduce watering of lawns and landscaping on those days.

Residents also are encouraged to consider voluntarily adjusting timers to water only one day each week.

The City of Cape Coral Special Events Division is hosting the first “Brews on the River” Craft Beer Festival.

The event will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Tarpon Point Marina, located at 6179 Black Marlin Lane in Cape Coral.

The proposed storm shutter ordinance will be up for discussion at 9:00 a.m. on March 23, 2022, at the Committee of the Whole meeting in Council Chambers. Staff will present information to Council on the topic. 

The East boat ramp at the Yacht Club will be closed at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17 for a few hours while crews clean the ramp.  There are two boat launches at this location, only one will be closed.     

In case you missed the meeting, the following are highlights from the March 16, 2022, Cape Coral City Council meeting.

City Council Approves Award of Bid for Construction of Yellow Fever Creek Park Preserve

Resolution 59-22 awards a bid for the construction of Yellow Fever Creek Park Preserve to OAC Action Construction Corp. and authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract.  The proposed park improvements will establish walk-in campsites and provide a restroom/shower facility.  The park will also include a Welcome Center building with a multipurpose room, exhibit hall, camp store, staff office, screened patio and restrooms.  Other improvements include parking, walking paths, pavilions and creation of a disc golf course.

City Council Approves Investment Policy Changes

Registration for the Cape Coral Junior Golf Association’s Summer Program at Coral Oaks Golf Course is now open.

This summer program, which runs for six weeks, is open to children from the ages of 7 to 18. The registration fee is $30 and includes all six weeks of instruction starting Monday, June 6, and ending Monday, July 11.

The City of Cape Coral Oasis Charter Schools was recognized as the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) 2021-22 STEM Schools of Excellence.

A portion of Cape Coral Parkway will be closed on March 8, 2022, to repair a water service lateral.

Please be advised that the City of Cape Coral will hold the Committee of the Whole meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Cape Coral’s 4^th Annual PRIDE celebration begins Saturday, March 5, and will run through Sunday, March, 6.

Please be aware of the following road closures for the weekend:

In case you missed the meeting, the following are highlights from the March 2, 2022, Cape Coral City Council meeting.

City Council Approves Contract between City and Survival Armor

The resolution authorizes the City Manager, to execute the contract, in the amount of $115,000 in FY 22. The Cape Coral Police Department issues all ballistic body armor and related accessories to all sworn personnel. The specific models and levels of protection are chosen by Command Staff and written into policy. By having mandated items, it ensures uniformity for a professional looking police force.

The City of Cape Coral is partnering with the Cape Coral R/Seahawks Club to host the 2022 Gathering of the Giants.

The event will be held at 1030 NW 28^th Street on Friday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

City staff will be installing All-Way Stop signs at the Jaycee Park Intersection, located at Beach Parkway and SE 20^th Place, on March 7, 2022.  

Burnt Store Road going North to Durden Pkwy:

Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution while driving in the area as workers, flagmen, and equipment will be present.

Improvements will be made along Burnt Store Road between 3942 Burnt Store Rd N., Cape Coral and going North to Durden Pkwy, Cape Coral through April 1, 2022.

Work to be performed includes, but is not limited to, turn lane, sidewalk and road widening improvements. For more information, please contact Michelle Vaughn at  mvaughn@twnelsoninc.com.

A Human Health study on the impact of harmful algae blooms is being performed in Cape Coral, and researchers from Florida Atlantic University are looking for volunteers.

The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.

The study will take place on Feb. 22, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please be advised, water will be off at 929 SE 46^th Lane, near Club Square on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. Below is a map of the affected area.  Prior to the shutdown residents in the vicinity may experience fluctuations in water pressure, discoloration of water, and hydrants running water.

If you missed the February 16, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting,  please visit the Cape Clips webpage for a summary. 

Drivers may experience intermittent lane closures in the eastbound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway on Tuesday, February 22. 

Cape Coral’s 311 Online and CapeConnect App are transitioning to a new software system.

Important Information for Current Users:

• Feb. 16 to Feb. 21 – online 311, including the app, will be unavailable, however, during this time users can still call 311 or send emails to 311@capecoral.gov
• If currently using CapeConnect mobile app, users will receive push notifications when changes are taking place and will need to re-register for the new app

City crews will be closing the sidewalk Feb. 15 through Feb. 17 at 1515 Cape Coral Parkway East while they work to make necessary repairs at that location.

On Feb. 16 the parking lane/turn lane at 1515 Cape Coral Parkway East will be closed from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. while crews work to make necessary repairs to street lights in the area. (see below attached item 

As work continues for the SUN Trail improvement project, a brief two-week road closure is planned for NW 11^th Court and Kismet Parkway west from Monday, February 28, 2022 to Monday, March 14, 2022. A two-block detour will be in place guiding motorists through the area.

The focus of the Town Hall will be the Yacht Club Community Park Construction Project.  

The City of Cape Coral Development Services Department will be converting to a new permitting software system named EnerGov on Monday, February 21, 2022. 

Contractors are scheduled to begin work on February 8 outside of the existing public facilities at the park. However, starting on Monday, February 28, the entire park will be closed to the public for roughly six (6) months when construction begins on the main portions of the park.

Construction of planned Improvements to Del Prado Linear Park are underway.  The improvements are part of the Parks GO Bond and will include an area for parking, basketball courts, restrooms, lighting and a playground. 

Cape Coral Bike Night – the best bike night in SWFL – returns for the 2022 winter season beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12. 

Whether you are an expert or amateur motorcyclist, a hardcore biker or enthusiast, the Cape Coral Bike Night has something for everyone.  There will be free entertainment, live music, contests, food vendors, motorcycle gear, clothing, jewelry and more. 

1/25/2022

Cape Coral residents are invited to join the City in support of Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s (CCFW) fourth annual Ground Owl Day.  The event pays homage to the burrowing owl and, just like the groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA each year, we will look to the owl for guidance on what kind of weather to expect over the next six weeks.

“It’s our way of localizing the classic Groundhog Day event and making it our own,” said CCFW Vice President Pascha Donaldson.  “The event is also an opportunity to spread awareness and provide education on burrowing owls.”

1/25/2022

City staff will be installing All-Way Stop signs at NE 6th Street at NE 19th Place and NE 6th Street at NE 25th Avenue intersections on February 7^th.   Message board signs will be placed one week prior to the installation and will remain for a week after the installation, along NE 6^th Street east and west of NE 19^th Place, and north and south of NE 25^th Avenue intersections to inform motorists.

1/24/2022

The City of Cape Coral is asking for the community’s help in naming the Gator Circle neighborhood park.  The park is expected to open later this year and the City is looking for name suggestions for the park that include at least one of several elements listed below:

• History, culture and people of Florida (especially of SWFL or Cape Coral)

1/24/2022

The City of Cape Coral is set to launch its new Utility Billing System on February 2.  The software will improve efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness to better meet the needs of Cape Coral’s utility customers. As a result, customers will notice new billing statements beginning in February.   

The billing conversion will take place from January 25 to February 1, during which time customers will have access to limited services. After the launch, all e-bill customers will be required to enroll in the new system.

E-bill customers are expected to be most impacted by the change.

The City is partnering with Waste Pro and Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) at a disposal event on Saturday, February 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held in the City Hall parking lot (1015 Cultural Park Boulevard).

These quarterly events provide another option to residents for the removal of large items as well as a safe and responsible way to dispose of HCW. Residential bulk item collection is available each week on the same day as solid waste, recycle, and yard waste removal.

January 18, 2022

The ceremony is scheduled on Friday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m. 

The site of the ceremony will be at 4421 Sands Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  Beginning Tuesday, January 18, temporary lane closures will take place at the intersection of Nicholas Parkway West and Santa Barbara Boulevard due to construction.  A posted detour will be in place, and motorists are encouraged to consider alternate routes. Expected duration of construction is two weeks.

Scheduled Drinking Water Shutdown Notice: Please be advised, water will be off at 1020 Santa Barbara Boulevard on Tuesday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m. for approximately 4 to 8 hours or until completion.  The shutdown will affect approximately 956 customers.  During the days prior to January 18 residents and businesses in the affected area may experience fluctuations in water pressure and possible discoloration.  Customers in the affected area are receiving notification via phone and email.  Approximately 20 businesses are in the area and are being notified in-person. 

Waste Pro is reporting staffing shortages due to COVID-19, and in response the City of Cape Coral is advising residents they may experience delays in yard waste pickup beginning Monday, January 10.

Cape Coral residents should continue to put out their garbage, recycling, bulk waste and yard waste on their normally scheduled days. 

Starting the week of January 10, 2022, bulky waste, garbage, recycling and yard waste will all be collected on the same day for Cape Coral residents. 

 Cape Coral is sending postcards to each of the 80,400 service addresses announcing the service enhancement.  Residents with questions are encouraged to call the 311 Call Center or can call Waste Pro customer service at 239-337-0800, and can use the search feature on the City of Cape Coral website to determine their collection day at www.capecoral.gov under Public Works.

The City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents a five-day Crime Prevention Recycling event immediately following the Christmas holiday.  The idea is for residents to have the option to remove boxes indicating what was inside them from the curb to aide in crime prevention.

This year’s drop-off location is located at the Bulk Drop Off Site at the North Cape Government Complex off of Kismet Parkway and NW 14^th Avenue. 

City Hall will be closed Friday, December 31, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

Join us as we kick of the holiday season at the City of Cape Coral’s inaugural Tree Lighting Celebration tomorrow, December 8 at 6:00 p.m., or directly after the City Council’s Committee of the Whole Meeting. 

The event will take place at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard at the south entrance of City Hall, near the intersection of SE 11^th St. and SE 8^th Ave.

12/1/2021 Construction on portions of the concrete cart path of the back nine (holes 10-18) at Coral Oaks Golf Course will begin on Monday, December 6.  The work will take approximately six weeks and will take place during regular business hours.  The back nine will remain open to play, with portions of the cart path closed for repairs.  

The Annual Holly Daze Fine Art Sale is taking place now through December 17 at the Cape Coral Art Center.  Treat yourself and loved ones with unique and creative items you won’t find anywhere else.  Located in the Side Gallery (Building 2) the shop is filled with beautifully crafted works of art by local students, instructors and community members.  Items for sale include jewelry, ceramics, paintings, glass décor and fiber art. 

The City of Cape Coral’s Fleet Management Division has once again earned a spot on the “Top 50 Leading Fleets” by Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association.  The awards program recognizes operations performing at a high level particularly in fleet leadership, competitiveness, efficiency, planning for the future and overcoming challenges.  This is the fourth consecutive year Cape Coral has been recognized with the prestigious annual award for being the best of the best.  

Cape Coral has been recognized by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) in the 2021 Digital Cities Survey which recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.  The City is in the top 10-ranking among other cities in our population category of 125,000 to 249,000.

11/30/2021 For the benefit of Cape Coral residents, and in an effort to encourage the expansion of broadband and other cable-related services, the City has entered into an agreement with Comcast to extend its cable system.

The Extension Area, consisting of Northwest and Northeast Cape Coral, is unserved and/or underserved from a broadband perspective. 

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Cape Coral presents the Big Ol’ Bonfire concert for a night of music, food and fun.  The outdoor country music event is this Saturday, November 20.  The City has arranged for some of the best country music talent including Russell Dickerson, Ben Gallaher and Caroline Jones to make this Big Ol’ Bonfire the premier musical event in Cape Coral. 

The City is partnering with Waste Pro and Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) at a disposal event on Saturday, November 6 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held in the City Hall parking lot (1015 Cultural Park Boulevard).

These quarterly events provide another option to residents for the removal of large items as well as a safe and responsible way to dispose of HCW. Residential bulk item collection is available each week. Bulk items are collected one day after trash/recycling carts are collected.

A daytime road closure is planned on El Dorado Boulevard North for the next two weeks as work continues on the SUN Trail improvement project.

Motorists traveling north on El Dorado Boulevard North can expect a brief detour around the block from NW 21^st Street to NW 24^th Avenue to NW 23^rd Terrace to NW 21^st Place through the end of the month. There will be no evening closures or detours.

The ceremony is scheduled on Tuesday, October 26, at 10:00 a.m.

The site of the ceremony will be near 3533 Oasis Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33904.

For park renderings and updated site plans visit:  https://www.capecoral.gov/special_project_plans/parks_and_recreation_go_bond/oasis_woods_environmental_park.php

The ceremony is scheduled on Friday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. 

The site of the ceremony will be at 2718 SW 43rd Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914.

For park renderings and updated site plans visit:  https://www.capecoral.gov/special_project_plans/parks_and_recreation_go_bond/sands_neighborhood_park.php

At last night’s Regular Meeting of the City Council the following changes to the fertilizer ordinance were approved:

• Fertilizer-restricted zone, located along waterways, increased from 10 feet to 15 feet.
• Prohibited application period remains June 1 through September 30, however, the Ordinance gives the City Manager the authority to extend this period to include the month of May when necessary (e.g. presence of blue-green algae, hurricanes).
• Phosphorus fertilizer is not permitted to be used at any time unless a soil test, performed in the past 2 years, identifies a phosphorus deficiency. 
• The City will check state-regulated certifications prior to issuing a business license.  Florida requires commercial fertilizer applicators to hold a 4-year license.
• The City will host a voluntary educational program for residents and fertilizer retailers.
• With consent, Code Officers can sample fertilizer tanks and spreaders, at the City’s expense, for analysis in the City’s certified lab.

The focus of the Town Hall will be the upcoming Flood Insurance Changes and FEMA Risk Rating 2.0.  The speakers will present information that will benefit current homeowners and people looking to purchase or sell their home.

In an effort to effectively answer questions, offer advice, and clarification, the first hour will be dedicated to one on one question and answer sessions.  Hand-outs and maps will be available for attendees to take with them. 

Cape Coral Bike Night – the best bike night in SWFL – returns for the 2021 fall season beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9! 

The deadline to submit original applications for the City’s Districting Commission has been extended to Friday, October 15, at 4:30 p.m.  Applications are currently being accepted by the Cape Coral City Clerk’s Department. 

CITY OF CAPE CORAL TO HOST 9/11 REMEMBERANCE CEREMONY

Remembrance Ceremony to be held on Saturday, September 11 on lawn in front of City Hall beginning at 8:30am

Cape Coral, FL – To commemorate the 20^th Anniversary of 9/11, the Cape Coral Fire Department along with the City of Cape Coral and Cape Coral Police Department will be hosting a remembrance ceremony on Saturday, September 11 on the front lawn outside of City Hall Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., beginning at 8:30am.

Construction on the western portion of Big John parking lot, located off SE 47^th Terrace, is almost complete.  Crews plan to sealcoat the parking lot tomorrow, Thursday, September 9.  The entire west end of the parking lot will be closed for approximately 24 hours in order to allow the sealcoat to cure.  Parking is available in the remaining sections of the Big John parking lot and other City-owned lots in the area.  The entire parking lot is expected to be open by the weekend.

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. 

Effective August 25, the City of Cape Coral’s website address (URL) will change from a .net to a .gov address.  The old address of www.capecoral.net will now be a new government address: www.capecoral.gov. 

Cape Coral City Council Member Rick Williams is stepping down.  Mr. Williams submitted a letter of resignation to the city on August 12, 2021, which takes effect immediately.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at City Hall, in Council Chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral.  The following item will appear on the agenda: 

Mayor sends letter to Army Corps on behalf of the City Council urging changes to the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM).

The City is partnering with Waste Pro and Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) at a disposal event on Saturday, August 7 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held in the City Hall parking lot (1015 Cultural Park Boulevard).

These quarterly events provide another option to residents for the removal of large items as well as a safe and responsible way to dispose of HCW. Residential bulk item collection is available each week. Bulk items are collected one service day after trash and recycling containers are emptied.

With less natural population growth and decreased immigration, the population of the United States has been growing more slowly every year since 2015, according to new Census Bureau estimates. In fact, the 0.35% growth rate between 2019 and 2020 represents the lowest growth rate in more than a century.

The City’s Nicholas Parkway West Access Management and Watermain Improvements project has entered the construction phase and temporary changes to traffic patterns will be necessary beginning Sunday, July 18.

The project area is Nicholas Parkway from Pine Island Road to Santa Barbara Boulevard and the purpose of the project is to improve safety and traffic flow. The project will include the replacement of the existing watermain, drainage upgrades and swale work, improved payment markings, pavement reconstruction, and resurfacing.

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is joining municipalities from across the country to celebrate July as National Park and Recreation Month. Initiated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and celebrated in July since 1985, this annual observation recognizes all the ways parks and recreation can transform people’s daily lives.  From providing places to play and stay healthy, to fostering new relationships and forging a connection with nature, Cape Coral’s park and recreation facilities provide essential services and improve local quality of life.

The City of Cape Coral will resume water shutoffs on Tuesday, July 6 for any utility account with a balance that is more than 60 days past the bill date. Water shutoffs were suspended in March 2020 when many people were out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers with a past due balance are encouraged to make payment arrangements with the Customer Billing Services Division before shutoffs resume.

Before shutoffs were suspended, a shutoff occurred when a utility account balance was more than 45 days past the bill date. Resuming shutoffs for account balances that are more than 60 days past the bill date allows for a gradual return to the policy that was in place before the pandemic.

June 22, 2021 UPDATE: The Yacht Club Community pool will reopen today at 10 a.m. (normal operating hours).

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is joining forces with Lee County School District’s Food & Nutrition Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to host a Summer Feeding Kickoff event at Paul Sanborn Park (2310 SE 3rd Street) on Monday, June 21. Free nutritious lunches will be provided from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. to children and youth age 18 and under as part of the Summer BreakSpot Program.

An advisory stage notice of emergency for the use of irrigation water has been issued. While the two-day watering schedule remains in effect, residents are asked to reduce the watering of lawns and to voluntarily adjust timers to conserve water. The advisory is being issued due to high irrigation usage and water levels in the city’s freshwater canals that continue to decline. An adequate supply of irrigation water is needed for the more than 800 fire hydrants that are connected to the city’s reuse system for fire suppression.

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Special Meeting of the City Council and a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. These meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Chambers is located at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard.

The Special Meeting of the City Council will begin at 3 p.m. The following item will appear on the meeting agenda: Blue-Green Algae.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance for the brave men and women of the United States military who died in the line of duty. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1.

The City of Cape Coral and Curative are offering COVID -19 vaccinations beginning Monday, May 17 at the existing COVID-19 testing location (across from City Hall at 1020 Cultural Park Boulevard). The City has been working closely with the State of Florida and private partners to vaccinate members of our community against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as quickly and safely as possible.  

Fuel Up Responsibly
Please don’t panic-buy fuel. Buy what you need, when you need it.

Cape Coral City Manager Rob Hernandez has hired Mark Mason to fulfill the Financial Services Director position. Mark will oversee the Financial Services Department, which includes accounting, customer billing services, budget management and administration, procurement, risk management, and real estate.

The City is partnering with Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to offer Cape Coral residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of household chemical waste (HCW) on Saturday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard (City Hall parking lot).

The City of Cape Coral is inviting the public to participate in a community forum on Thursday, April 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park ballroom (5819 Driftwood Parkway). The forum will include discussions and activities that aim to facilitate open conversation and sharing of ideas with meeting facilitators.

District 3 Councilmember Tom Hayden is hosting a town hall meeting on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Green Room at the City of Cape Coral Public Works Building (815 Nicholas Parkway East). The town all meeting is open to all Cape Coral residents.

The main topic for the town hall is lawn irrigation and proposed changes to the irrigation regulations. The town hall will feature guest speakers, Utilities Director Jeff Pearson and Scott King. King is a past president and current sitting board member of the Florida Irrigation Society. Residents will have the opportunity for a question and answer session.  

Attendees are asked to wear a mask during the meeting.

A Special Workshop meeting of the Cape Coral City Council will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting topic is solid waste services provided by Waste Pro.  eComments are accepted for all City Council meeting items. Submit your eCommenter here: https://www.capecoral.net/department/clerk/ecomments.php

Emergency assistance is available to help Cape Coral households that are unable to pay mortgages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In January, Cape Coral City Council approved the next phase of assistance, which will provide about $680,000 to eligible households. Applicants could receive up to six months of emergency assistance for unpaid mortgage payments.

The City of Cape Coral recently launched a new website, www.CCYachtClub.comto keep the public informed on the Yacht Club Community Park improvements that are being funded in part by the Parks GO Bond. Cape Coral voters approved the $60 million Bond in 2018, which will fund parks and recreation improvements throughout the city. 

Waste Pro’s waste collection schedules will be changing for some residents in the City of Cape Coral beginning March 1, 2021.

Waste Pro is adjusting its routes due to residential growth in the northern part of the city. The last time the routes were changed was in 2016. About 5,100 homes of the more than 81,000 will be impacted by these adjustments. Trash, recycling, and yard waste will continue to be collected one day and bulk items will be collected the following service day.

The City is partnering with Lee County’s Solid Waste Division and Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste and large items that don’t fit into Waste Pro trash containers. Unwanted items will be collected at a free drop-off event on Saturday, February 6 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cape Coral residents can bring items for disposal to 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard (City Hall parking lot).

Please note that the event location is different than previous bulk item drop-off events. The location was changed due to the COVID-19 testing site. Signs will direct residents to the appropriate location.

District 1 applications are currently being accepted by the Cape Coral City Clerk’s Department to fill a Council vacancy. The deadline to receive original signed applications is Friday, February 5, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (end of City Hall business day).

It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce that Mayor Joe Coviello passed away unexpectedly today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Diane, his two sons, Ross and Alex, and the rest of his family.

Mayor Coviello was elected in November 2017 and was a pillar of the community and served the citizens of Cape Coral with dignity and respect. His passing was due to an unexpected medical incident any further details concerning arrangements will be announced as they become available.

We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family while they mourn their loss.

A strategic planning community survey is being conducted by the Florida Institute of Government at the University of South Florida as part of the City of Cape Coral's Strategic Planning Process. As part of this process, the City is asking Cape Coral residents and business owners to complete a short online survey.

The survey is available now through Wednesday, January 20. To access the survey, please visit:
https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4KxaTrCPvQsrlP.

City Hall will be closed Friday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. City Hall also will be closed on Friday, January 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

The Chiquita Lock operating hours will be adjusted for the holidays.

Applications are currently being accepted by the Cape Coral City Clerk’s Department to fill a vacancy on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Commission. Applicants must reside in or be engaged in business in the CRA District.

Applications are currently being accepted by the Cape Coral City Clerk’s Department to fill nine vacancies (seven members and two alternates) on the newly established volunteer Waterway Advisory Board. Applicants must be a resident of Cape Coral.

A flag retirement box was recently installed outside of City Hall, which is located 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. Residents can drop their old American flags in the box for proper retirement without having to leave their vehicles. Flags also can be taken to any fire station in the City.

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2020 Digital Cities Survey today and the City of Cape Coral placed second among cities with a population between 125,000 to 249,999. The annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle response to the pandemic while continuing strategic initiatives to enhance services.

A rededication ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. for the newly renovated Veteran’s Memorial Arch that is located on Cape Coral Parkway. The outdoor ceremony will be held at 1626 Cape Coral Parkway East and will conclude with a monument lighting.

President of the Cape Coral Historical Museum Gloria Tate and the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Events Division are hosting the event, which includes posting of the colors, the National Anthem, and guest speakers Mayor Joe Coviello, President of ACRA Electric Inc. Robert Greco, and Lt. Col. Gary Peppers.

Allen Manguson, PGA General Manager at the City’s Coral Oaks Golf Course, received the South Florida PGA Patriot Award for his work with the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program and the Honor Flight Charity Fundraiser Golf Tournament.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded its rating on the City’s water and sewer revenue bonds from “A” to “A+”. The City of Cape Coral has held an “A” credit rating for several years by Fitch Bond Rating Agency.

PUBLIC NOTICE

 The City of Cape Coral and the Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) seek comments from their citizens pertaining to plans to submit certain grant applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, in pursuit of U.S. HUD funding.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Cape Coral and the Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) seek comments from their citizens pertaining to plans to submit certain grant applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, in pursuit of U.S. HUD funding.

The public is invited to attend a Bimini Basin Mooring Field informational open house on Tuesday, August 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the City of Cape Coral Public Works Building (815 Nicholas Parkway East).

The easternmost boat ramp at the Yacht Club will be closed temporarily, beginning Wednesday, August 5. This closure is necessary to complete sand removal work that began last week. One boat ramp will remain open at the Yacht Club; however, there may be congestion and delays.

The boat ramp is expected to reopen around 4 p.m. on August 5.

The City of Cape Coral is launching a “Mask Up Cape Coral” public awareness campaign encouraging residents and visitors to use face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The campaign will continue through the summer and will be extended if needed.

The campaign will focus on the importance of wearing masks. Most people understand social distancing, washing hands frequently, and other CDC safety recommendations can help slow the spread of the virus. The City is encouraging everyone to wear cloth face coverings in public settings, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

The City is partnering with Lee County’s Solid Waste Division and Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents a convenient and responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste and large items that don’t fit into Waste Pro trash containers. Unwanted items will be collected at a free drop-off event on Saturday, August 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cape Coral residents can bring items for disposal to 1020 Cultural Park Boulevard (parking lot next to the Cape Coral Police Department building).  

In response to COVID-19 and its impact on Cape Coral homeowners, the Cape Coral Housing Development Corporation in partnership with the City of Cape Coral State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) is providing limited assistance to low-income homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.

The application period is open and will continue through July 1, 2020 at 4 p.m. Applications are available online at www.capecoralaffordablehousing.org.  Completed applications and all required documents should be returned via email to capecoralhousing@comcast.net.

The City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents another free “Bulk Item Drop Off Event” on Saturday, June 13. Collection hours will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Residents can bring unwanted items for disposal to 1020 Cultural Park Boulevard (parking lot located next to the Cape Coral Police Department building). Future events will be held on August 1 and November 7.

The City’s fertilizer ordinance regulates the application of fertilizer. Beginning June 1, the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus is prohibited.

This regulation was enacted to keep harmful nutrients found in fertilizer from washing off from lawns into storm drains during the rainy months. These nutrients impact the city’s canals and surrounding waters, leading to poor water quality and algal blooms. The fertilizer restrictions apply to citizens and commercial lawn services.

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Special Meeting of the City Council on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Chambers is located at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard.

The following item will appear on the meeting agenda: City Manager Candidate Interviews.

City of Cape Coral offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste will not be collected by Waste Pro on Memorial Day. Collection services will be delayed one day the remainder of the week beginning May 26 through May 30.

The City will begin restoration work along the Coral Pointe Canal on Tuesday, May 26.

The state approved Lee County’s minimum standards so that reservations can resume for vacation rentals in Cape Coral, which had been prohibited under a prior executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer Cape Coral residents another free “Bulk Item Drop Off Event” on Saturday, May 16. Collection hours will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Chiquita Lock will be closed Wednesday, May 13 for maintenance work. Signs have been posted near the Lock so boaters can plan their activities accordingly.

The Lock is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 14.

Several City parks will reopen on April 28 for biking, walking and running. Park visitors will be required to continue to adhere to CDC social distancing guidelines (groups of 10 or less and staying at least 6 feet from others).

All playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis/basketball/pickleball courts will remain closed.

To protect and conserve crucial groundwater resources in aquifers for residents during the remainder of the dry season, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Lee County announced mandatory irrigation restrictions today. Water irrigation restrictions will go into effect in all parts of Lee County to protect crucial water resources amid drought conditions. The new irrigation restrictions apply in all parts of Lee County, including Cape Coral, and go into effect starting April 25.

To view the entire SFWMD press release, please visit https://www.sfwmd.gov/news/sfwmd-and-lee-county-implement-countywide-mandatory-irrigation-restrictions

The City of Cape Coral will begin pumping water from a reservoir property at Southwest Aggregates in South Charlotte County into the freshwater canal system in Cape Coral.

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the “Safer Way Virtual 5K” from Friday, April 24 through Monday, May 4. The goal is to raise money to help local healthcare workers fight COVID-19 while providing members of the community an opportunity to stay active, participate in an event, and be part of the fight. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Lee Health Foundation.

An online list of essential services/activities is available on the Division of Emergency Management’s website at www.floridadisaster.org.

This website also provides an "Essential Services and Essential Activities Inquiry Form" for any business owner who has a question about being an essential service or to request that a business be added to the approved list of essential services.

All City of Cape Coral parks and the City’s Coral Oaks Golf Course are closed, effective immediately, until at least April 6 to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and encourage social distancing.

The City of Cape Coral will temporarily close most customer service counters to limit the spread of COVID-19, beginning the week of March 23.

The City of Cape Coral’s Golden Anniversary begins with the Jubilee Celebration on Friday, January 24 at the Cape Coral Yacht Club from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The event is hosted by the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum and the title sponsor is the Gunterberg Charitable Foundation and Culliton Family. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Multiple lane closures on Santa Barbara Boulevard will be necessary beginning Wednesday, January 22 to make repairs to an irrigation main that is located just south of the Veterans Parkway intersection.

Cape Coral Parkway will be CLOSED from SE 9th Place to Del Prado Boulevard beginning Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. and will remain closed until Sunday, January 12 at 9 .m. 

The Yacht Club beach, located at 5819 Driftwood Parkway, will be closed November 18 through November 22 during the demolition of the pavilion building.

Cape Coral Parkway will be closed on Monday, November 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the Veterans Day Parade. All lanes between Coronado Parkway and Del Prado Boulevard South will be closed.

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Special Meeting of the City Council on Monday, October 28 at 3 p.m. in Conference Room 220A at City Hall.

Interested developers and the general public are invited to attend a Development Workshop hosted by the City’s Economic Development Office on Thursday, September 12 from 8 a.m. until noon. The event will take place at the Vineyard Church, which is located at 923 SE 47^th Terrace.

The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Budget Workshop on Thursday, August 29 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (1015 Cultural Park Boulevard). 

Lee County property owners can now sign up for a new free service to alert themselves of potential property fraud, Clerk Linda Doggett announced today. Property Fraud Alert emails notifications to subscribers within 48-hours whenever a lien, deed, mortgage or other land record with their registered name on it has been recorded into the Clerk’s Official Records. This notification does not apply to documents filed in court proceedings.