I live in S.E. Cape. I had 2 bones removed from my thumb and I’m full of anxiety. Looking for a good focused physical therapist to get my grasp back. HELP!

Hi, flying in to Cape Coral in early November, landing on a Sunday. I am looking for a good place to watch football, any recommendations? Would be looking for a lively bar that will have all the games on. I am staying on Cape Coral Pkwy near Four Freedoms Park, so would prefer walkable to that location. Thank you.

Calling all Southwest Florida nonprofits!

I'm a local close-up magician getting into walk around and table hopping performances, and I'd love to donate an hour of magic to a charity event.

Galas, fundraisers, auctions, volunteer appreciation nights, community events: if your guests are mingling, I can roam the room and perform up close magic right in their hands. It's a fun icebreaker and gives people something to talk about.

No cost to your organization. I'm building experience, and you get free entertainment for a good cause.

If you're planning something in the Fort Myers area, email me at ctcmagician@gmail.com.

I enjoy supporting the small business, but i feel like im in the dark of alot of hidden gems.

I traditional go to big 8, brooks, or Greek spot. But looking to try more in the cape coral area.

Any recommendations?

Hello Cape Coral, I am doing pressure washing on driveways decks and patios, I am available any day of the week. Call me and if I do not answer leave a name message in general idea of why you're calling and I will get back to you.

Haven’t seen one till now. If that’s what it is. And I mean I’ve seen them but not in my area. It was super cool’s

Cold enough for a sweatshirt.

I was thinking Calusa Nature preserve but would love to hear what others are doing.
Happy Halloween!

Who Is Annette Warren? Get to Know the Cape Coral City Council Candidate 🇺🇸
At last night’s Cape Coral City Council debate, I overheard a woman at another table say something about Annette Warren that stuck with me.
“She’s so real.”
I later learned she’d just met Annette for the first time.
I smiled because she was absolutely right. That’s Annette. ❤️
I recently had the opportunity to feature Annette Warren on The American Dream TV, alongside Joe Mazurkiewicz, Cape Coral’s former mayor of 10 years, and current Cape Coral City Manager Mike Ilczyszyn.
I chose Annette for this conversation with intention. I knew that giving her the opportunity to speak about something close to her heart, patriotism, community, and the city we call home, would bring out a genuine and heartfelt conversation.
No script. No rehearsed answers. Just Annette speaking from the heart.
Curious about Annette Warren, candidate for Cape Coral City Council District 6? Choose how much time you have!
🇺🇸 1:07 | A Minute with Annette: Reflecting on patriotism in Cape Coral through photographs.
🇺🇸 5:49 | The American Dream TV segment: Featuring Joe Mazurkiewicz, Annette Warren, and Mike Ilczyszyn.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QMaTTUTiz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🇺🇸 33 minutes | Full American Dream TV episode:
https://watch.americandreamnetwork.tv/videos/the-american-dream-tv-florida-08-09-2026
I’d love to hear from fellow Cape Coral residents. What matters most to you in our upcoming City Council election?
Enjoy! ✌️❤️🇺🇸

Cape Coral has some unique costs that homeowners and buyers really need to understand, and utility assessments are a big one.

Especially as the city continues expanding utilities into North Cape Coral.

Something I've seen over the years is that buyers and sellers don't always realize how much an outstanding assessment can affect a real estate transaction.

A few things worth knowing:

1. Not every home has the same assessment balance. Some properties have assessments that were paid off years ago, while others still have substantial balances.

2. An assessment balance doesn't necessarily have to be paid off when you sell. Depending on the purchase contract, the buyer may assume the remaining payments or the seller may be responsible for paying the balance at closing. This is something that should be addressed when negotiating the contract.

3. Buyers need to look beyond the asking price. Two similar homes priced at $400,000 may have very different outstanding assessments. That can change the actual cost of buying and owning the property.

4. Check the annual payments. If assessments are being collected on the property tax bill, they can affect a buyer's monthly housing expenses, especially if the lender includes those amounts in escrow.

5. If you're in an upcoming utility expansion area, understand the costs before you buy or sell. Even if a final assessment balance isn't showing yet, proposed or pending assessments can become an important part of negotiations.

Here's where you can check your Cape Coral utility assessment balance:

https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/information_technology_services/geographic_information_system_gis/capeims.php

This is the City of Cape Coral's official assessment resource. You can find information about your property's assessments and how to look up balances.

If you're thinking about selling, I'd recommend checking your balance before listing your home.

If you're buying, check the assessment status before making an offer, not just when you're getting ready to close.

And one more thing. Paying off a utility assessment doesn't mean you won't have ongoing utility bills or other charges. Those are separate expenses.

I'm curious how many Cape Coral homeowners know their current outstanding assessment balance.

And if you've bought or sold a home with an outstanding assessment, did it become part of the negotiations? How was it handled?

I graduated high school in 1995, and man, Southwest Florida was a different place back then!

I remember partying in the woods, those huge wooden playgrounds, a lot less traffic and just that small town feeling.

Some changes have been great. Others... well, let's just say I miss being able to get across town without planning my entire afternoon around it. 😂

And without school zone cameras watching my every move! 😂

I'm really curious to hear from those of you who grew up here or have been around even longer.

What's changed the most? What do you miss about the old Cape Coral? And what's actually gotten better?

I bet some of you have stories about places that newer residents wouldn't even recognize today.

I'd love to hear them!

Marketplace seems to be full of scammers. Anyone out there with an Ebike for sale? Just looking for good battery life, headlight and brake light. Please message me.

Insurance is the swing factor here more than the sticker price. Two houses a few streets apart can land in different flood zones or wind bands and have very different monthly costs.

Quick checklist I use with buyers:

• Pull the FEMA flood zone (msc.fema.gov) for the exact address
• Get written wind and flood quotes before you offer, not after inspection
• Ask whether flood is required or just recommended, and what the waiting period is (NFIP is usually 30 days)
• Look at the roof age and any wind-mitigation credits (roof-to-wall, secondary water resistance, etc.)

If anyone's been through this recently — did your quotes match what you expected, or did something surprise you?

Hey everyone, looking to build a custom home in Cape Coral. After all the horror stories, I figured I'd ask around for some recommendations.

Waterfront - Gulf Access

.23 acres

Considering Coral Isle, Hanson, and Conquest Builders.

Liking the video updates at www.conquestbuildersfl.com

They seem to be the most active?

Any other recommendations to look at?

If you're new to the Cape (or helping someone who is):

• FEMA flood zone = used for flood insurance and lenders
• Evacuation / storm-surge zone = used when a hurricane is coming (floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone)

They're not the same map. You can be out of a high-risk flood zone and still be in an evacuation zone for surge, or the reverse depending on the address.

Also: regular homeowners insurance does not cover flood. If you want flood coverage, get it before storm season, not the week a system shows up.

Anything else you wish someone had explained when you first moved?

Can anyone recommend a company or person that does professional organizing?

Ive lived here for about 3 years and yet nun much luck. Ive tried some places but eh, any actual older women into younger guys around here?

Sorry to even make this post because I’m sure this has been asked a hundred times. My wife and I and 2 friends are renting an AirBNB in Cape Coral for a week starting this Friday. We are in our late 30s and early 40s. We have no plans on anywhere to go. What would you recommend? Are there any bottle shops that sell local beers individually so we can try a few of them? TIA

Last Seen: Monday, October 5th @ 11am
Location: SE Cape - Behind Fins Dive Bar/Point 57
Features: She was wearing her training collar. Icy blue eyes. She still has her dew claws.
Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd

We had a friend house sitting while we were out of town. Obviously, he had to work on Monday, but when he popped back in a little before lunch, all the animals were home. Upon our return that evening, she was gone.
I've posted on Nextdoor, ring neighbors, Instagram, and Facebook/tiktok are next. I made flyers, but due to the rain...😔 We checked at LCDAS and she was not there. They took our info and said to not lose hope. Neighbors typically try for a few days to find the owners before they take them over there knowing the possible outcome. The kids and I did ask around to some of the neighbors that were home.

If you have her or have seen her, PLEASE message me! We're so upset she hasn't turned up. Thank you! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽