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Cape City Council to discuss Charter Review Commission parameters and goals
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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Cape Coral City Council will discuss today what its general recommendations are for possible city charter changes as well as how frequently the newly appointed Charter Review Commission will meet. The board was appointed earlier this month with seven members and two alter-
nates. The seven members appointed are Edwin Estes, Vincent Cautero, Andrew Sund, Rendolyn Amaker, Donald Apking, Richard Leon and Kevin McGrail. The two alternates, who are nonvoting members, are Liza King and Dewayne Moore. The charter is the city’s bedrock governing document. Its articles include how city government shall work with sections
for election and terms, primary election districts, mayor and mayor pro tem, council vacancies, council and mayoral compensation and expenses. Other articles include municipal boundaries, powers of the city, city manager, administrative departments, financial procedures, elections, initiatives and referendums, and general provisions. Other items on the agenda include the
News of Note
Burrowing Owl Photo Contest opens May 1
The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife’s annual Burrowing Owl Photo Contest runs from May 1-17. The contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages. To be eligible, photo submissions must feature the city’s charming burrowing owls in their natural environment. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: n Youth (ages 7–17) n Adult (18 and up) The grand prize-winning photo will be featured on the official T-shirt for the 2025 Burrowing Owl Festival! Winners will be revealed during an awards ceremony May 31 at noon at Rotary Park in Cape Coral. WFTX Community Correspondent Bella Line will be the emcee for the event and help present the awards. Judges include Cape Coral City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn, NBC-2 Meteorologist Rob Duns and last year’s grand prize winner, Darlayne Coughlin. To enter, visit ccfriendsofwildlife.org for full contest rules and submission guidelines.
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second part of floodplain management, city auditor’s presentation of different types of audits, audit results of external audit and the fourth part of the budget development to financial reporting. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. today, April 23, in City Council chambers at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The council meeting is open to the public.
Governor signs Gulf of America legislation
By NATHAN MAYBERG
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Helping keep the Cape green
Two tree plantings planned for the city this week By CJ HADDAD
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A pair of tree plantings are set to take place in Cape Coral this week. The city of Cape Coral announced recently it will be planting 250 new trees in Lake Kennedy Community Park thanks to a grant from Bank of America in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. City staff said the planting will enrich the natural beauty of the park and promote environmental sustainability within the community. The tree planting will be held Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m., in celebration of Arbor Day. The city will coordinate with community volunteers and Bank of America employees to plant and maintain the trees, ensuring their long-term health and vitality. “We are grateful to the Arbor Day Foundation
and Bank of America for their commitment to greening communities and enhancing public spaces,” said Omar Leon, city arborist, in a release. “This award will have a lasting impact on our city by improving air quality, providing shade and fostering a healthier environment for residents and visitors alike.” As part of the award agreement, city staff said they will provide ongoing maintenance for the trees and work to engage the public through educational opportunities on the benefits of urban forestry. “Cape Coral is a beautiful, vibrant community for locals and visitors alike,” said President of Bank of America Southwest Florida Gerri Moll, in a release. “Our team works to help people and businesses in this community pursue
See CAPE GREEN, page 4
President Donald Trump’s proclamation changing of the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is now state law here in Florida. This past week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two pieces of legislation related to the name change, including one which will require state agencies to update materials reflective of the change and for schools that purchase new textbooks to also acquire materials that reflect the change. The measure takes effect July 1, which means any school district that purchases new books or new material after that date will need to ensure all references to the Gulf of Mexico are replaced by the Gulf of Mexico to meet Trump’s decree and now the decree of the State of Florida. School District of Lee County spokesperson Rob Spicker said he doesn’t expect there to be an “additional financial impact” beyond what the district already budgets for its instructional materials. “There is no impact until we next purchase instructional or media center materials. The State of Florida will provide a list of approved vendors meeting the new requirement and we will choose our materials from that list,” Spicker said. “There will be no additional financial impact beyond the regularly budgeted amount for instructional and media center materials.” See GULF OF AMERICA, page 2