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Those driving along neighborhood streets in Cape Coral need to slow down. The city announced Tuesday it will begin changing speed limit signs to 25 mph, urging motorists to watch for the signs and to adhere to the new, lower speed limits. Proactive enforcement is planned. “During the ...

Blood drive to benefit health system

The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association (SCHEA) will host a Lee Health Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Backstreets Sports Bar in Cape Coral. “Lee County needs your help. The community is in significant need for blood donors,” it ...

New group to focus on grassroots power

Red Manatees Southwest Florida will hold its first community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room A in the South Building at the Fort Myers Regional Library in Fort Myers. A newly-formed grassroots organization, its mission is to spread progressive values and organize ...

Duo Beaux Arts returns to the MACC March 17

Acclaimed Steinway ensemble Duo Beaux Arts returns to the Music & Arts Community Center on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. with a program of classical piano solos and works for four hands, including Ludwig van Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony and Franz Liszt’s Le ...

After months of planning, construction and community support, the Alliance for the Arts and Southwest Florida resident Gabrielle Bolen invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance for the Arts. The ...

Florida TaxWatch has released The Florida Taxpayer’s Voter Guide for the 2026 Constitutional Amendment, coming out as a "yes" on Amendments 1 and 2 and a 'No' on Amendment 3, the amendment touted as property tax relief. "In the guide, the taxpayer research institute and government watchdog ...