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City rental registration fee discussion to continue
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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Rental registration fees will be back for discussion at Cape Coral City Council’s workshop today. Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra established a volunteer stakeholder’s group that discussed the fee and provided some recommendations as to how much the city should charge the mandatory registration of rental properties in the city. The city currently charges a one-time fee of $35 and proposed to raise it to $600 per year, per unit.
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The city currently has 6,522 registered rentals. Based on “ready-to-serve methodology” — the number staff deemed needed to assure compliance to city regulations — the city computed its costs at $441 per rental for administration, police and code enforcement. Among the suggestions from the stakeholder’s groups was a flat fee of $100 to register for all rentals, both annual and short-term. Previous council discussion included having different fees for annual rentals, seasonal rentals and short-term rentals.
This is expected to be among the items discussed during today’s workshop, as well as a penalty for property owners who do not register. In other business: City Council is expected to have discussion regarding a charter school authority amendment. The three types of changes include repealing language that is no longer required, adjusting or correcting language to more accurately reflect what currently occurs and clarifications of certain sections to reflect operations of the Charter School Authority.
Scoops and Treats holding community blood drive Sunday
Scoops and Treats in Cape Coral will hold a community blood drive this Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1-7 p.m., in partnership with OneBlood. The Big Red Bus will be on-site for donations, and donors will receive free rewards along with a complimentary ice cream as a thank-you for giving the gift of life. For the event, Scoops and Treats also welcomes “Wynn,” a star K-9 Unit with Crisis Canine Care, who will be in attendance to meet and greet guests. Now under new management, Scoops and Treats is proud to continue serving the community while bringing fresh events and new energy to its 1950s retro ice cream parlor. The public invited to come out, make a difference by donating blood and enjoy a sweet treat on us! Scoops and Treats is at 229 Del Prado Blvd., N., #6. For additional information about the drive or Scoops and Treats, call (239) 4702670.
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Those sections include the student community, terms for board members and adoptions of regulations, rules and resolutions. The agenda also includes a discussion about the Cape Coral Bridge monument, commercial/right-of-way parking and a mobility plan follow-up. The workshop will be held at 9 a.m., today, Aug. 13, in City Council chambers at Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
Cape Museum of History to host open house this Saturday
By CJ HADDAD
cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com
Lee schools welcome students
By CASEY BRADLEY GENT
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Monday morning, as most Lee County schools kicked off the 2025-26 school year, a line of eager students and parents snaked around Trafalgar Elementary School at 1850 S.W. 20th Ave. Older brothers held the hands of younger sisters, and cousins greeted one another enthusiastically as -- one by one -- students made their way through a single metal detector and onto campus. Aliyah Dominguez, who was attending her first day of kindergarten, held hands with her cousin, Mia Aguillar, an incoming first grader. Aliyah’s mom, Ana, said she was excited for her daughter, and a little nervous. “My daughter is so ready for kindergarten,” she said. “Just look at her grin.” Aliyah couldn’t help but giggle, as she grinned and waited patiently for her turn to enter campus. Lee County School Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin was on hand at Trafalgar Elementary for the first day of school. She helped usher several students through the entrance line. “My boys are grown,” she said, “finished with college and law school. But I remember
this day well. Lots of nerves and excitement for everybody.” As students trickled into their new classrooms, Carlin spotted Trafalgar Elementary School Principal Lisa Murphy. The two administrators hugged before Carlin congratulated Murphy by presenting her with a certificate celebrating the reality that Murphy’s school opened on Aug. 11, 2025, with zero vacancies for classroom teachers. Filling available positions in Lee County schools has been a priority for the district. The employment website, Indeed, showed 292 School jobs available in Lee County as of Aug. 11. “The greatest asset we have is our teachers,” Carlin said. She said that the first day of school is about getting students a couple of good meals and allowing them to begin building relationships.
See LEE SCHOOLS, page 4 Outside Trafalgar Elementary School, crossing guard Joline Valles smiles as she helps students and parents navigate traffic on Southeast 20th Avenue. CASEY BRADLEY GENT
The holder of all things involving the city of Cape Coral’s history is inviting the public to join in on a milestone celebration this weekend. The Cape Coral Museum of History will host a free open house this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honor of the 55th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. The day will include free admission to the museum, and Master Gardeners will be on-site for garden tours. The city of Cape Coral saw incorporation papers signed on Aug. 18, 1970. “The museum’s main goal is to educate, so over the past few years we have begun hosting free museum open houses in celebration of milestones for the museum and the city, allowing the public to come into the museum without the burden of cost,” said Cape Coral Museum of History Executive Director Janel Trull. “We chose the closest Saturday to the date of incorporation and will open the museum to the public for free. Our population is constantly increasing and these open houses allow us to engage with both residents and visitors alike, to educate the public on the history of our area, and to continue to create awareness for the museum and its year round activities.” There will be various community partners joining in this weekend, including a fire truck from the Cape Coral Fire Department from 10 to 11 a.m., a Cape Coral Police Department vehicle on-site all day, garden tours with Master Gardeners and booths from organizations like Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Cape Coral Sun, Lee County
See MUSEUM OF HISTORY, page 4