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Caught on cam: ATV speeds down Fort Myers Beach shoreline
FORT MYERS BEACH, Florida (WBBH) -- A video of an ATV speeding down the shoreline on Fort Myers Beach is going viral on social media. Ron Fleming said he and his wife were at the beach when he spotted the ATV Sunday afternoon. "I said, you know, come on, you...
Dishonesty in Cape Coral
The council took great offense when a citizen declared that Cape Coral was one of the most corrupt cities in the U.S. and Florida. Corruption in this case is abuse of power by an elected official or city government for personal gain. Corruption can imply illegality. I will simply use the term “dishonesty.” Have we had this in Cape Coral?… I think so. Here are many examples of what I consider dishonesty:
Letters to the editor for Saturday, May 25, 2024
It is almost impossible to imagine that the Cape Coral Council members continue to promote changes to Jaycee Park, a proposal that is overwhelmingly opposed by thousands of residents. The 60% design stage states that P3 negotiations are underway. P3 partnerships are simply contracts between government (Cape Coral) and private firms. Shedding some light on what the city hopes to accomplish with P3 that they cannot do without private investment may answer why council is stubbornly promoting a plan that will cost taxpayers $12 million dollars. Please, council members, name the kinds of private partners you are negotiating with. The proposed plan shows all the parking on the street side, eliminating the use of the present waterfront parking areas heavily used by the disabled and challenged elderly who will no longer be able to access the waterfront by vehicle. In an area inhabited by many in this category, this one aspect alone should be enough to stop the plan. The design reveals the largest areas of the park given to band stands, food trucks, alcohol areas, parking and washrooms. The pristine nature of this neighborhood park filled with shade and green space will be lost forever if this Coney Island design should go forward. I am copying this to mayor Gunter and council in hopes they will listen to the wishes of their people as opposed to park designers and some P3 partners.
BRINGING IN THE DOUGH: Cape Coral pizza place gets $50,000 from the city
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral restaurant just got a $50,000 check from the city to help spark economic growth. "We knew coming into this property it was going to take a lot of work,” said Barry Goettemoeller, a Co-Owner of East of Chicago Pizza. Work that...
South Seas Celebrates Successful Tarpon Tournament
Captiva’s South Seas Tarpon Tournament Captiva’s South Seas Tarpon Tournament Captiva’s South Seas Tarpon Tournament Captiva’s South Seas Tarpon Tournament $200,000 Raised in Lee County Educational Scholarships through Folds of Honor with a winning purse of $32,000 This was a fun Tarpon Tournament. The support
For the Record
The Sanibel Police handled the following area incidents from May 14 to May 20:. May 15: Officers responded to a report of aggravated assault. A verbal argument between homeowner Mark Furr and employees of a moving company escalated until Furr allegedly threatened the employees with a firearm. Furr was arrested on six charges – two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, firing a weapon in public, using a firearm under the influence of alcohol, a DUI and refusal to submit to DUI testing. He was released May 16 from Lee County Jail on a $51,000 bond.
Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue
Hard hats, construction workers, bulldozers, cars zipping by and bus stops?. That is exactly what Ortiz Avenue looks like right now. Little signs indicate where people should stand for the several Lee Tran bus stops as they now sit in the middle of people working on the road and cars whizzing by.
Sanibel works to complete marsh restoration
This group is getting its hands dirty while protecting our shores. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation did its marsh restoration project on the island. The marshes are important as they act as a natural barrier for future storms. The Gulf Ridge Preserve was one of Sanibel’s worst affected areas by Hurricane...
Remembering those who serve
Each and every year, Americans pay tribute to fallen military members on Memorial Day — a time to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country. In the veteran-rich community of Southwest Florida, and Cape Coral being a Purple Heart City, residents...
VIDEO: Florida man chugs beer in front of cops after throwing bottles off Margaritaville balcony: deputies
A Florida man was arrested after staff at the Margaritaville Resort told Lee County deputies he was throwing beer bottles off a fourth-floor balcony over the weekend.
Prep Report 5-25-24
Gateway 19, Ida Baker 3: Reed Verblaauw booted a 32-yard field goal for the Bulldogs. North Port 12, Island Coast 0: The game was a defensive struggle after a surprise long North Port pass on the first play from scrimmage. The Bobcats’ other score came in the final minute. Gavaris Leaphart led Island Coast with 50 rushing yards.
Circle K offering up 40 cents off per gallon at gas pumps today
Circle K, the global convenience store chain, is giving its customers an easy way to save heading into the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. The brand is bringing back its popular Circle K Fuel Day nationwide today, May 23. Circle K is lowering its prices at the pump by up to 40 cents per gallon between 4-7 p.m. local time, with the discount applied directly at the pump.
Hot with low storm coverage through the weekend
As we race toward the end of May and the upcoming holiday weekend, Southwest Florida's weather looks warm with generally low rain chances. Friday, temperatures will quickly pop into the low and mid-90s. Fort Myers and Cape Coral are forecast to peak at 94 degrees. Like Thursday though rain chances...
City provides update on sidewalks & traffic signals
Cape Coral City Council got an update on sidewalk construction Wednesday. Public Works Director Damon Grant said city sidewalk crews are working on grant-funded sidewalks. El Dorado, Tropicana, and DeNavarra are all 100% complete, while Southwest 29th Avenue to Oasis Elementary North is 75% complete. The next priority for city...
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