CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral officials are evaluating the future of popular community events, including Red, White & Boom, Bike Night, and the Holiday Boat Parade, as the city faces tighter budgets and a hiring freeze for quality-of-life positions.
The city reported that these events cost approximately $1.6 million last year but generated only $229,000 in revenue, leaving taxpayers to cover the remaining $1.3 million. Officials have classified these events as discretionary quality-of-life services, with departments like Parks and Recreation helping to organize them…