Judge reserves ruling on motion to set bond for man arrested eight years after...
Despite his mother's plea, a Cape Coral motorcyclist accused in the drunken driving death of his passenger eight years ago will await a judge's ruling on setting bond. Pavel Naranjo Jr., 39, of Cape Coral, faces charges of DUI manslaughter; operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license causing death; driving while...
New traffic light on Pine Island Road: good, bad news for Cape Coral residents
Decisions surrounding the Florida Department of Transportation's intersection construction project on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral have left some Cape Coral commuters frustrated and confused. While many applaud a new light being added, making the intersection safer, some are still waiting for the day that left-hand...
Real estate: ‘Full of zombies?’ Nah. ‘The Cape has been resuscitated.’ ‘This is paradise’
Readers had plenty to say after our In the Know column at the end of last month that looked at national headlines on Southwest Florida and Cape Coral housing and dug deeper into some of the latest data. In the Know had already been dissecting the real estate rumblings and some of the seemingly distressing signals on...
11 homes lifted simultaneously in Donax Village; Sanibel names day in honor
It’s official - August 4th is now Donax Village Day on Sanibel! That’s because after repeated storm surge flooded Donax Village, all the homes got lifted eleven feet… all at once.
VIDEO: The Dead Ataris – Sidenote (Live Music) – Sugarshack Sessions
The Dead Ataris – Sidenote (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. The Dead Ataris from Cape Coral, FL performing their original song “Sidenote” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1208. More sessions from The Dead Ataris:. 405...
Boca Grande beachgoers could face fewer spots under proposed ordinance
The controversial ordinance is set to go in front of Lee County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 9:30 a.m.
CRA considers allowing owners of larger parcels to apply for demolition grants
The South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency is starting discussions to change its demolition grant incentive to include larger parcels. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn, who also acts as the CRA’s executive director, said when they initially set forward the Demolition Grant program it was geared mostly towards...
Another crash on Burnt Store Road prompts calls for safety improvements
Another crash on Burnt Store Road has residents demanding safety improvements as Lee County commissioners prepare to vote on land purchase for road widening project.
Centennial Park restrooms reopened 8/4
The Centennial Park restrooms have reopened to the public Monday, Aug. 4, after getting a new roof and flooring work. The City is grateful to Modern Metal Roofing, which donated the roof, valued at nearly $30,000, for the project. Modern Metal Roofing furnished all labor and materials required to remove...
Newest Fort Myers restaurant is a gorgeous addition to downtown
The transformation is quite impressive. OISE Ristorante is opening in Blu Sushi’s former space in downtown Fort Myers , and it’s simply lovely. Take the floor, for example. “We didn’t know what to expect when we ripped up four layers of flooring,” said entrepreneur Brad Cozza, one of the partners on the project. “But...