Paradise Island Contracting Breaks Ground on New South Gulf Cove Complex
Paradise Island Contracting celebrated a major milestone Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new commercial complex at 14882 Ingraham Blvd. in South Gulf Cove. The event marks the first commercial development within the interior of the residential subdivision, signaling a new chapter for both the company...
8 Affordable Small Cities To Retire in Florida
Looking to retire in Florida on a budget? Discover 8 charming, affordable small cities offering sunshine, savings and a relaxed lifestyle.
The Humble Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Key Lime Pies
Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t found in sleek, modern establishments with valet parking and celebrity chefs. They’re hiding in plain sight, in weathered buildings with character etched into every floorboard. Peace River Seafood in Punta Gorda is exactly that kind of place – an unassuming roadside spot...
FORECAST: Scattered sea breeze storms early in the afternoon
Here is your forecast for Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. The first weekend of August will be hot and humid with a better chance for scattered storms. We are starting today in the upper 70s and lower 80s with a few showers and storms along the coast. Once southwesterly winds kick...
CRA budget of $7.45 million approved
Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the South Cape Redevelopment Agency Commission, approved the CRA’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $7,455,201 Wednesday. The budget includes an updated tax increment revenue of $453,254 from the July 1 property values. The revenue comes from Lee County tax increment based on 3.7623...
Fort Myers Beach needs to replace more than 10% of island’s fire hydrants
Town staff marked 36 hydrants as 'non-operable' and will request $290,512 on Monday to replace them.
Big Announcement – We’re Growing!
On Friday, September 5th we’re launching our second brand. It’s called Cape Coral Talk Radio and the goal is to super-serve the Cape Coral community. Cape Coral Talk Radio will include a new Friday night show, a website, newsletter, Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Cape Coral is one...
Charlotte County School Board passes budget, navigates $9.5M shortfall
“We’re prioritizing people over programs,” Charlotte County Schools say students come first as it projects a $9.5 million shortfall in the 2025-2026 tentative budget.
House destroyed by fire in Punta Gorda; 2 dogs rescued
PUNTA GORDA — A mobile home was destroyed in a late-night fire, Charlotte County officials reported Saturday.
Cape Coral City Council members to hold town halls
Two Cape Coral City Council members have set Town Halls for the beginning of August. Cape Coral District 2 Councilmember Laurie Lehmann will hold a Town Hall meeting this Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cape Coral Lee County Public Library at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace. Cape...
