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Cape Coral Plans Major Infrastructure Expansion to Support Job Growth
New local planning decisions aim to support Cape Coral’s growing workforce and improve essential services through strategic infrastructure investments.
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Cape Coral City Council Approves 2027 Infrastructure Budget Ordinance, Directing Road Funds to North and East Districts
The July 8 vote channels $4.8 million in new spending toward paving and drainage in specific neighborhoods while omitting projects in the city's western sections.
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Cape Coral Council Approves Water Rate Hike and Stormwater Upgrades, Leaving Some Residents With Higher Bills by Fall
Monday's council votes lock in a tiered utility rate increase and a $14 million stormwater infrastructure package, with lower-income households and unincorporated neighborhoods feeling the sharpest effects.
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Cape Coral's Budget Year Ahead: What Property Tax Changes Mean for Jobs, Schools and Roads
New state property assessment rules reshape how the city funds police, fire, public works and schools-affecting both homeowner bills and the services residents depend on daily.
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Cape Coral 2026 Election Timeline: When Residents Will See Ballots and Campaigns Hit Home
Registered voters in Cape Coral can expect the city's election schedule to shape political activity this summer and fall, impacting everything from campaign events to key decision deadlines.