CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Construction has begun on a 250-foot flagpole in Cape Coral’s Bernice Braden Park, which will honor America’s 250th birthday and become the tallest flagpole in Florida.
Cape Coral officials have said the project is being funded through donations, but the fundraising campaign has not yet reached its goal of approximately $500,000. The city continues to accept donations and has discussed support from major donors to help cover the remaining costs…