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City Growth Fuels Major Healthcare Expansion
Lee Health Opens Outpatient Facility At Bimini Square In Cape Coral To Enhance Access To High-Quality Healthcare For The Community As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Cape Coral continues to attract innovative development across key sectors, especially...
Stronger than a Hurricane
By Ryn Gargulinski, Staff ReporterAs Southwest Floridians, we’ve seen storms of all shapes and sizes roll through our skies and over our beautiful beaches. From Hurricane Ian to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we’ve had enough close-up experiences to keep...
A Mother’s Strength, A Community’s Love: SupportingThe Schofield Family And Harland This Mother’s Day
By Ryn Gargulinski, Staff ReporterWhile many newly married couples with a newborn may be counting the minutes until they can bring baby home, Ariana and Brandon Schofield were counting the days until their baby’s first open-heart surgery. Born in October 2024 with a...
Florida Boy Burger: Celebrating the Spirit of Old Florida
By Ryn Gargulinski, Staff ReporterFlorida is all sunshine, beaches and white kitchen cabinets, right? Well, that’s not ALL it is. It’s also swampland, adventure, alligators, cowboys, cattle, country fishermen, and the unbridled wildness of body, mind and spirit. The...
Cape Coral Opens Civitas
A New Era Of Affordable Workforce Housing Cape Coral has officially opened its first workforcebased housing community, Civitas of Cape Coral, markin a significant step in addressing the city’s growing need for affordable housing. The 96-unit development, located off...
Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER The Fallen ... HONOR Those Who Serve ... TEACH Our Children The Value Of Freedom Morrill Worcester,owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12-year-oldpaper boy when he won a trip to Washington, D.C. It was his first to our nation’s...
The Cape Coral Sun Celebrates Its Second Anniversary
With the printing of this July issue, The Cape Coral Sun is excited to announce our continued growth and expansion as we celebrate our second anniversary. Dedicated to bringing the community together with interesting stories about the people, places, and things to do...
The Original 1962 Cape Coral Yacht Club – gone but not easily forgotten
When we conceived the idea for The Cape Coral Sun two years ago, we envisioned a publication that would celebrate the past, present, and future of Southwest Florida’s largest city. And even though our history is very short, we nevertheless have a few landmark...
Celebrating July 4th with Red, White and Boom
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to present “Red,White & Boom” on Thursday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge on Cape Coral Parkway. For over 21 years, the best of Cape Coral’s business community have come together...
Cape Coral Named Statewide Leader In Urban Tree Canopy Growth
Typically, Urban Forestry studies are carried out at the city or county level, but this comprehensive analysis provides insights into the broader environmental and economic impact of trees across the state. Key Findings From The Southwest Region Include:• The average...
BARunch now open in Big John’s Shopping Plaza
Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch all day, plus outstanding daily drink specials including Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas from their full bar, one of Cape Coral’s newest restaurants is living up to its slogan of…… Getting Your Brunch On. “It’s brunch all day long, and...
Walk, Wiggle, Wag & Run
On Saturday, March 23, the Cape Coral Animal Shelter (CCAS) will be hosting Walk, Wiggle, Wag & Run – a timed 5K run, fun walk and family fun event to benefit the animals – and you can bring your pup! Walk, Wiggle, Wag & Run is a family and pet friendly event...
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The Schumans: A Family That Cares
When Ken and Marilyn Schuman moved from Ohio to Cape Coral in the early 1970s, they did much more than start a car repair shop. They laid the foundation for a lasting legacy that continues to ripple goodness throughout the Cape and beyond. Their 53 years in business...
Cape Coral Shines In 2025: A Year In Review
Looking back on 2025, Cape Coral has much to celebrate and The Cape Coral Sun has been there every step of the way. From community festivals and charitable events to new businesses and city improvements, the past year reflected the city’s enduring spirit. By...
City Growth Fuels Major Healthcare Expansion
Lee Health Opens Outpatient Facility At Bimini Square In Cape Coral To Enhance Access To High-Quality Healthcare For The Community As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Cape Coral continues to attract innovative development across key sectors, especially...
Big John’s Restoration Getting Closer To Completion
It’s been more than three years since Big John was severely damaged due to Hurricane Ian. Then he stood in place as Little John for quite some time as the storm forced his upper body to fall onto his lower half and pedestal. What looked like an easy fix turned out to...