Feast Hired as New Finance Director
Crystal Feast has been hired as the City of Cape Coral’s new Finance Director. Feast succeeds Mark Mason, who was recently appointed Assistant City Manager after serving multiple terms as Finance Director.
Sheena Hosting Preview Party
The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off with a preview party at Swamp Cat Brewing Co. in Fort Myers Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Local favorite Sheena Brook will perform and host the event along with performances from singer-songwriter Angie K.
Yes We’ll Take That Money
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted this week to approve an amended grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide more than $1.2 million additional funds for the Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole Recovery Project.
Lee County Steps Up Severe Weather Monitoring
It’s no secret severe weather has been a major headache for Southwest Florida over the past few years. This week Lee County entered into a public-private partnership to help fill the gap in National Weather Service radar coverage in Lee County.
Big Community Cleanup is This Month
Keep Lee County Beautiful is the local organizer for the annual International Coastal Cleanup which is Saturday, September 20th this year. The event is being held at 7 sites throughout Lee County.
The City’s Sctivity Guide is Now Available
The September–December 2025 issue of the City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Activity Guide is now available online. The guide features links for online registration and direct access to the Parks & Recreation website for additional details and a full activity calendar.
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