AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Cape Coral Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/cape-coral-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/cape-coral-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 10 May 2024 03:59:51 -0500 Cape Coral, FL — On May 23rd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-launch-of-florida-hometown-heroes-housing-program-31373190-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-launch-of-florida-hometown-heroes-housing-program-31373190-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cape Coral, FL — On July 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-164 to drive transparency in prescription costs for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-takes-additional-actions-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-for-floridians-31404476-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-takes-additional-actions-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-for-floridians-31404476-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for Summer Fest at Mercola Market in Cape Coral. Live music and a DJ, food trucks, games, bounce houses, face painting, characters, https://www.americantowns.com/news/summer-fest-at-mercola-market-2022-31412201-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/summer-fest-at-mercola-market-2022-31412201-cape-coral-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lee County needs your help. The community is in significant need for blood donors! SCHEA is proud to host a Lee Health blood drive Saturday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-cape-hospitality-and-entertainment-associations-donate-blood-saturday-august-27th-friend-31427259-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-cape-hospitality-and-entertainment-associations-donate-blood-saturday-august-27th-friend-31427259-cape-coral-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s (MDFR) Engine Strike Team joins fellow Engine Strike Teams from the City of Naples Fire Rescue https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdfr-engine-strike-team-assists-local-first-responders-31467331-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdfr-engine-strike-team-assists-local-first-responders-31467331-cape-coral-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Orlando, FL: This weekend Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Puerto Rico with members of the House Homeland Security https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-demings-returns-from-puerto-rico-31465703-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-demings-returns-from-puerto-rico-31465703-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cape Coral, Fla. — On Oct 12th, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) hosted a roundtable with more https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-florida-department-of-economic-opportunity-host-roundtable-with-southwest-florida-businesses-to-discuss-next-steps-for-hurricane-ian-recovery-31473050-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-florida-department-of-economic-opportunity-host-roundtable-with-southwest-florida-businesses-to-discuss-next-steps-for-hurricane-ian-recovery-31473050-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Newly Employed Officers Receive $5,000 Bonuses through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program CAPE CORAL, FL — On Oct 14th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-awards-bonuses-to-six-cape-coral-police-department-recruits-who-served-community-during-hurricane-ian-31474491-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-awards-bonuses-to-six-cape-coral-police-department-recruits-who-served-community-during-hurricane-ian-31474491-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Calling All Sponsor, Vendor, Food Truck, Entertainment, Parade & Volunteer Applicants! Greetings! PRIDE Cape Coral’s 5th Annual PRIDE https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-cape-hospitality-and-entertainment-associations-pride-cape-coral-be-a-sponsor-vendor-volunteer-and-more-31521802-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-cape-hospitality-and-entertainment-associations-pride-cape-coral-be-a-sponsor-vendor-volunteer-and-more-31521802-cape-coral-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Greetings! PRIDE Cape Coral’s 5th Annual PRIDE celebration takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2023. Hosted by PRIDE Cape https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-be-a-sponsor-vendor-volunteer-and-more-31524949-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-be-a-sponsor-vendor-volunteer-and-more-31524949-cape-coral-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hi! Together, let's make things happen! For the month of February, BackStreets will be selling paper paws to support the Cape Coral Animal Shelter's https://www.americantowns.com/news/backstreets-sports-bar-support-cape-coral-animal-shelter-in-february-31531028-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/backstreets-sports-bar-support-cape-coral-animal-shelter-in-february-31531028-cape-coral-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Greetings! It has been recently brought to our attention that our former city manager, Rob Hernandez, was let go from his position. As a board and https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-official-statement-31538315-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-official-statement-31538315-cape-coral-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Secure vip/ meet & greet tickets! Greetings! COUNTDOWN: 8 DAYS! Mark your calendar as "busy" March 4th and 5th, because you don't want to miss https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-2023-scheduled-for-march-45-2023-31540789-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pride-cape-coral-2023-scheduled-for-march-45-2023-31540789-cape-coral-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined CBS Mornings to discuss Russia, Silicon Valley Bank, and Daylight Saving On collision of a Russian jet with a https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-joins-cbs-mornings-31550512-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-joins-cbs-mornings-31550512-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In partnership with Greg Bagwell and Steve Bell, PRIDE Cape Coral is very excited to announce our first scholarship opportunity! This scholarship will https://www.americantowns.com/news/scholarship-opportunity-to-cape-coral-technical-college-31564054-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scholarship-opportunity-to-cape-coral-technical-college-31564054-cape-coral-fl.html Schools and Libraries Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500