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In today's newsletter:
- Will Cape Coral voters approve big pay hikes for their council?
- How did Medicare twice declare this Cape Coral man dead?
- How will the Yacht Club rebuild reshape Cape Coral’s waterfront life?
Also on today's calendar: Cape Coral Sip and Paint – Beach Glow and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Saturday: Thickening clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Cape Coral council debates pay raises amid past stipend controversy (winknews.com) — Cape Coral’s city council is weighing major pay raises for the mayor and members, potentially more than doubling their current salaries. After eliminating controversial stipends, leaders now must convince skeptical residents and secure ordinance approval plus voter backing before any increases take effect after the next general election. 
2. Cape Coral man wrongly declared dead twice, loses Medicare benefits (winknews.com) — A 75-year-old Cape Coral resident says Medicare has mistakenly listed him as deceased twice in three weeks, abruptly cutting off his benefits. Now, with regular doctor visits and heart care to manage, he’s worried about mounting medical bills and struggling to get his coverage restored while proving he’s very much alive.
3. Lee Health, Amazon, Cape Coral Yacht Club & more. Big SW FL changes (naplesnews.com) — Cape Coral residents can track the $225 million rebuild of the Cape Coral Yacht Club, now moving from demolition into early construction with a two-year timeline after Hurricane Ian damage. The story also surveys major regional projects, including Lee Health’s new Fort Myers hospital, Amazon’s robotics center, airport expansion, and new highway interchanges that will reshape how locals travel and work across Southwest Florida.
4. Prep Sports Report 12-10-25 (capecoralbreeze.com) — Cape Coral High’s boys basketball team stayed perfect at 6-0 with a dominant win over Estero, while the girls squad dropped its first game of the season. Other nearby schools, including Oasis, Ida Baker, Island Coast and North Fort Myers, also posted notable basketball and soccer results that shape this week’s local prep sports picture.
5. A Christmas Miracle needed for 'Jingle' (floridaweekly.com) — Cape Coral Animal Shelter is urgently seeking a special adopter for Jingle, a resilient dog needing lifelong allergy care and a stable home. After nearly two years back at the shelter, staff pledge to provide his medications at cost and ongoing veterinary support, hoping a compassionate Cape Coral family will finally give him the Christmas miracle he deserves.
📸 Around Cape Coral
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape Coral
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★ Featured events ★
- 11:00am-12:00pm Fosters Grill 728 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL
Foster's Grille, 728 SW Pine Island Rd #1918, Cape Coral
11:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board Meeting - Dec 2025
Lee County Admin East Facility , 2201 Second Street , Fort Myers
9:00 am - Cape Coral Sip and Paint – Beach Glow
No.3 Craft Beer Bar , 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy E , Cape Coral
1:00 pm - 5:00pm-6:00pm Midpoint Center 2430 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL
The Shops at Midpoint Center , 2522 Santa Barbara Blvd , Cape Coral
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fort Myers High School Choice Open House
Fort Myers High School
6:30 am - Blood Drive
Ida S. Baker High School , 3500 Agualinda Blvd. , Cape Coral
7:00 am - Fluid Art: Intro to Resin with Tammy DeCaro
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
10:00 am - Artificial Intelligence and Art: Creating with NightCafe
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
11:00 am - Marketing for Artists: Share Your Work with Confidence
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
11:00 am - Ida S. Baker High School Choice Open House
Ida S. Baker High School , 3500 Agualinda Blvd , Cape Coral
5:30 pm - Classic Claymation Christmas
Pine Island Elementary School Courtyard
6:00 pm - Basketball, Boys JV vs Island Coast (Cape Coral)
Ida S. Baker High School , 3500 Agualinda Blvd. , Cape Coral
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm in need of a lockout assistance if anybody is in the area and could help I'd really appreciate it.
I lock the keys in my car outside of the Advanced Auto Parts in North Fort Myers and they don't have anything to help me open the door (Nextdoor Lido/Rubicon SE Cape) - Hello my name is Brittany this is coda he has been missing for 2 days now I am asking if anybody has a ring camera on their door can you please see if you have any footage of him on December 7th He's gray and white anything that remotely looks like
him I would greatly appreciate it God bless and remember if found there is a reward you can contact me at 615-417-2291 please text me because I may… (Nextdoor SE 16th Place)
- Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Advanced Medical Support Assistant in Cape Coral. Apply here.
- Jet's America, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cape Coral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Coral here.
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