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A Message from
Mayor John Gunter
As the cooler weather and holiday season approaches and we turn our clocks back an hour (Sunday, November 5), we welcome the month of November. There are many important updates and news to share with our community.
Yacht Club Beach Reopening: I am thrilled to announce that our city just received the necessary federal permits to reopen the Yacht Club Beach, which has been a long time coming. Plans for the future of the Yacht Club Community Park will be discussed early this month by the City Council at a workshop meeting.
Progress on New Parks: Our commitment to providing green spaces for our community remains. Sands Park is open, and many residents are enjoying this new park. A ribbon-cutting event is planned for December to celebrate. Read more from the Mayor-->
Sincerely,
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City Continues on the Road to Recovery
The City of Cape Coral has made much progress in cleaning up, repairing, and starting to rebuild since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cape Coral thirteen months ago.
While the road to recovery is long, staff continues to work hard to restore our streets, parks, and facilities to meet the community's needs.
Click here to see a broad timeline of the City's progress so far, and click on the links below to see detailed timelines on the recovery of each key area:
Thank you to Cape Coral residents for your patience and support as we continue to cruise toward the finish #CapeCoralTogether.
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Yacht Club Beach to Reopen Friday, November 10
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers have provided the City of Cape Coral with the regulatory permits required to reopen the Yacht Club Beach on Nov. 10.
In advance of the opening, on Thursday, Nov. 9, Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter, District 1 Councilmember Bill Steinke, and City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn will discuss the reopening of the Yacht Club Community Park Beach area with the media, followed by a brief Q&A.
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Fourth Quarter Updates Presented to Council
Staff presented updates on various items at the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on October 25, 2023. Click the links below to see the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) presentations:
In addition to CIP reports, the following offices presented their fourth-quarter activity reports. Click the links below to view the presentions:
Learn about upcoming City meetings and watch the live stream of City Council meetings on the Agendas and Videos page of the City's website.
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Canal Debris Removal Expected by Year's End
The remaining Hurricane Ian debris collection from Cape Coral's canals commenced on October 16 and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Ceres Environmental, the contracted debris removal company, is reducing the remaining canal vegetation and vacant lot program vegetation for final disposition at Burnt Store Recycling. None of the material will be burned.
The volumes will be drastically reduced over what was processed during the early hurricane recovery.
Progress of the debris collection is being tracked through an app that will be viewable on the city website in early November.
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Portion of Trafalgar Parkway Closed Starting November 1
Beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, all lanes of Trafalgar Parkway will be closed between Santa Barbara Boulevard and Skyline Boulevard so crews can complete milling, paving, and striping on the roadway.
This paving is expected to be completed in two weeks, weather and operational conditions permitting. Detours will be clearly marked during the closure, and local residential traffic will be accommodated.
Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians should use caution while traveling through the area. This schedule may change due to inclement weather.
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CCFD Set to Host Open House November 4 and Begin Toy Drive
The Cape Coral Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The public is invited to visit any of Cape Coral’s twelve fire stations for the opportunity to meet firefighters and learn about the fire apparatus, equipment, and services. In addition, various fun and educational activities and displays from our partner public safety agencies will be available at each station. For a complete list of activities and locations, visit capecoralfire.com/open-house.
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The Cape Coral Fire Department is also gearing up for its annual toy drive to benefit children in our community who have special needs, suffer from chronic illnesses such as cancer, are in foster care, or have families struggling financially.
Donations for boys and girls of all ages (newborn to 17 years) are needed. Gifts for teens are often in short supply.
To contribute, please bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to any of Cape Coral's 12 fire stations from November 24 through December 18.
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Cape Coral Police Department News
The men and women of the Cape Coral Police Department work hard every day to help keep our City safe. Follow CCPD on Facebook for regular news and updates.
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Code Division Awarded for Work Surrounding Hurricane Ian
The City of Cape Coral's Code Compliance Division won awards at the American Association of Code Enforcement's (AACE) annual awards ceremony on October 5, 2023.
Todd Hoagland, City of Cape Coral Code Compliance Manager, earned the 2023 Excellence in Leadership award, and the Code Compliance Division earned the 2023 Community Service Award.
Nearly 60 agencies were nominated for the Community Service Award nationwide. The City of Cape Coral rose above the rest for their outstanding efforts leading up to and after the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian. Read More-->
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City Partners with Habitat for Humanity on Bulk Waste Event
The City of Cape Coral will host a waste collection event on Saturday, November 4, from 7:00-11:00 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard.
In addition to the City's longstanding partnership with Lee County’s Solid Waste Department to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW), the City is now partnering with Habitat for Humanity to repurpose gently used bulk items.
Residents are encouraged to bring items that can be donated for reuse. No white goods, such as refrigerators or dishwashers, will be accepted.
Read more-->
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Veterans Day Parade Set for Sat, November 11
The City of Cape Coral is partnering with community volunteers to hold this year's Veterans Day Parade on Cape Coral Parkway on Saturday, November 11, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The parade route will run west on Cape Coral Parkway from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street.
The parade will be a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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City's Annual Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting is November 30
Join us as we kick off the holiday season at the City of Cape Coral’s third-annual Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting on Thursday, November 30, at 6:00 p.m.
The event will be held at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, on the front lawn, where the Mayor and City Council will help light the beautiful menorah and 50-foot tree.
This free, family-friendly event will bring joy to all as we celebrate the start of this holiday season together.
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November Activities Around Cape Coral
*Pre-registration required
Wednesday, November 1
Thursday, November 2
Saturday, November 4
Friday, November 10
Saturday, November 11
Sunday, November 12
Saturday, November 18
Tuesday, November 21
Thursday, November 30
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