A Cape Coral business owner helping feed the hungry has seen an outpouring of support after she received a city citation for having an appliance in front of her building last week.
“It’s something good for the community. Why all of a sudden is there an issue?” Lee County Plumbing and Supply owner Dionne Lopez said about the Community Fridge she installed about five years ago. “The whole city and everybody in the community is in an uproar. I am overwhelmed – grateful – for all the emails, phone calls, and texts messages. The insanity – I am so grateful that everyone is backing me up on this.”
On March 5, a citation was put on the door of the business at 532 S.E. 47 Terrace citing “shelving, litter, and appliances in front of the building.” The Cape Coral Code Compliance Municipal Ordinance Violation stated that the appliance must be stored inside, and garbage thrown away. The citation also stated that failure to comply within five days could result in a citation of $150 if not completed…