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Oasis Sports Complex back on the table
Cape City Council to discuss planned development today with Charter School Authority Governing Board By MEGHAN BRADBURY news@breezenewspapers.com The planned Oasis Sports Complex will be discussed today at a joint meeting between Cape Coral City Council and the Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board. The site plan, at 30% design, calls for 3.66 acres for hardscape, 4.83 acres for green space and a 7,076-square-foot
building. The multi-purpose complex, to be built on the eastern side of the Oasis Charter School Campus, also includes 1,160 bleacher seats for the home side, and 580 for the visitor side. A food truck area for three trucks and 265 new parking spaces also is part of the design. There are 23 competitive athletic teams
for boys and girls at Oasis High, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheer, dance, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling and weightlifting. There is also the potential to add lacrosse. It is estimated that the now 900 alltime-high student enrollment the high school will reach 1,058 students by 2030.
News of Note New Cape Tommy’s Express offering free car washes
Tommy’s Express, one of the fastest-growing car wash brand in the nation, has announced the opening of its newest location in Cape Coral, at 1612 Kismet Parkway, E., near the Publix Food Market at Shoppes at North Cape. To celebrate the opening, guests will receive a free car wash from Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, March 2. This location marks the fourth Tommy’s Express in Cape Coral. The brand is known for its service, convenience and quality car washes. Its signature wash tunnels include floorto-ceiling windows and a transparent roof, which creates a bright and inviting atmosphere. The location offers a selection of products and services, including free floor mat washers and on-site vacuum stations. Unlimited wash memberships for TommyClub will be available through the Tommy’s Express app. For additional information, please visit www.tommys-express.com.
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One down and one to go: City gets state permit for Yacht Club rebuild
Federal permits still pending
By VALARIE HARRING vharring@breezenewspapers.com Cape Coral has received a long-awaited Environmental Resource Permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, granting authorization for the city’s redevelopment of the Yacht Club. The state agency notified city officials Thursday that the permit needed for various aspects of the rebuild - the relocation of the boat ramp in the Caloosahatchee, replacement and reconfiguration of existing docks in the marina, replacement of nearly 3,000 feet of seawall, repair of the fishing pier and redevelopment of the 16.6-acre park itself — has been granted. Also required, and still pending, is permit authorization from the Army Corps of Engineers. “I’m excited to see some progress finally,” said Cape Coral City Councilmember Rachel Kaduk. “One permit down. One permit to go. Let’s get our beautiful Yacht Club rebuilt.”
The riverfront park — the city’s first, built by the Cape’s founding developers — was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian and has since been razed pending a $130-$150 million rebuild as a island-style “destination” with a new two-story community center, resort style pool, four-story parking garage, new piers and a marina with additional boat slips. Councilmember Bill Steinke, in whose district the Yacht Club is located, said the state permit is an important first step. “We’re highly appreciative of that being issued. It’s been a labor of love,” he said. “Certainly it’s taken a lot longer than we had hoped that it would.” The next step will be a city review of any
See YACHT CLUB REBUILD, page 2 Above is a design proposal for the docks and slips at the new Cape Coral Yacht Club. FILE GRAPHIC
The municipal charter high started with 25 students in 2009 when it opened. More than 40% of the student population now participates on an athletic team. By 2026, the high school is expected to have a 75-student football team. The meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in City Council chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
Barton, founder of Horizon Council, dies at 89
Horizon Council founding member and the organization’s first chairman, David Barton, has died at age 89. The longtime Southwest Florida developer and business leader, who died Feb. 13, had been battling an illness at his farm in Ocala. Originally from Meriden, England, Barton worked in manufacturing in his home country. In 1987, he and his wife Margaret – who met and were engaged onboard the Queen Mary — decided to make Cape Coral their permanent home after several holidays to Florida in the 1980s. Barton saw the potential for growth in Cape Coral and worked tirelessly to develop the North Cape Industrial Park, a 92-acre manufacturing and service industry site that is home to more than 100 businesses. His wife and his son Simon worked with him for many years building the business. Barton also found time to stay involved with the local community and promote growth and development in the area as chairman and founder of the Horizon Council in Lee County, the founder and executive director of the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association and served on the Industrial Development Authority for many years. Margaret Barton said she wants people to remember her husband of 60 years as a
See BARTON, page 4