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Cape Coral approved changes designed to speed enforcement against unlicensed contractors, adding fines to the city's crackdown as construction continues across the fast-growing city. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Cape to impose fines for unlicensed contracting — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-21
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Sizzle Dining returns in September for its tenth year with about 140 restaurants participating across Southwest Florida, its largest lineup yet. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Sizzle Dining returns, 140 restaurants to take part — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-24
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Cape Coral City Council is reviewing fiscal 2027 fees and annual assessments, including fire protection, lot mowing, solid waste and hardship deferral issues. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Cape Council to consider fees for FY '27 budget — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-24
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/

Cape Coral's Procurement Division received the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute, the first time the city has received the recognition. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• City receives award for excellence in procurement — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2026/08/25/city-receives-award-for-excellence-in-procurement/

Cape Coral police arrested a 50-year-old man on a grand-theft charge after surveillance video allegedly showed him taking an e-bike valued at more than $1,500 from a business on Del Prado Boulevard. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Cape man charged with grand theft of e-bike — Cape Coral Breeze — 2026-08-25
  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2026/08/25/cape-man-charged-with-grand-theft-of-e-bike/

Although the town council approved key waivers, Roar Offshore organizers still need approvals from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District and town staff. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Fort Myers Beach leaders approve waivers for Roar Offshore event — Gulf Coast News — 2026-08-24
  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/event-roar-offshore-waiver-boat-fort-myers-beach/73515440

Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved ordinance and property-use waivers for Roar Offshore, scheduled for September 11 through 13, including a Times Square boat show and staging space near Margaritaville. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Fort Myers Beach leaders approve waivers for Roar Offshore event — Gulf Coast News — 2026-08-24
  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/event-roar-offshore-waiver-boat-fort-myers-beach/73515440

The owners of the planned Access 26 Food Truck Park on Estero Boulevard say the project has been delayed in the permitting process despite earlier town approval. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Frustration Mounts Over Permitting Process — Beach Talk Radio News — 2026-08-18
  https://beachtalkradionews.com/frustration-mounts-over-permitting-process/

Town officials have been considering whether to hire an outside company to help with the financial investigation involving Community Development and Community Services projects. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Where Does The Investigation Stand? — Beach Talk Radio News — 2026-08-21
  https://beachtalkradionews.com/where-does-the-investigation-stand/

Town Manager Will McKannay expects the investigation involving grants and projects handled by two suspended department directors to take roughly four weeks, with an outside firm expected to assist. Fort Myers Right Now has the confirmed local details, why the update matters now, and the practical timing or location information residents may need. This evening report avoids speculation and focuses on the next concrete development to watch as agencies, businesses, schools, courts or event organizers release new information.

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• Kohler Takes on More Responsibility — Beach Talk Radio News — 2026-08-24
  https://beachtalkradionews.com/kohler-takes-on-more-responsibiltiy/