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Lee Commissioners award engineering services contract to strengthen resiliency of Sanibel Captiva Road and Captiva Drive
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for engineering services for a project to provide additional structural hardening to make Sanibel Captiva Road and Captiva Drive more resilient to storm surge on both sides of Blind Pass. The scope of the resiliency project also includes stormwater management improvements, sewer force main…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award contract to reconstruct, expand Fort Myers Beach fishing pier
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLCÂ will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…
Read MoreCOTI names Lai 2026 Person of the Year
At its recent annual meeting, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) named SanCap Chamber president and chief executive officer John Lai as its 2026 Person of the Year. COTI board president Bill Millar presented the award, commending Lai for his leadership since he took his current position in 2018 and then seeing the chamber through…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve two measures to restore popular coastal areas
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve two measures in support of projects restoring popular coastal destinations damaged by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The board voted to: Approve a contract that will create a 10-foot-wide dune planted with native vegetation along about 2 miles of beach at Lovers Key and Bonita Beach.…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting hails the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse
Top-level steaks and a continued long history of hospitality resonate in the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Point Drive in Fort Myers. SanCap Chamber recognized its member’s accomplishment with a ribbon-cutting on March 9. “We are so proud, as a valued partner with Sanibel Harbour, to see…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award contract to provide construction engineering and inspection services on four disaster recovery projects
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for construction engineering and inspection services (CEI) for several Lee County Department of Transportation projects to improve roads, sidewalks, bridges and drainage. The $1.7 million contract with Hardesty & Hanover Construction Services LLC will provide construction contract administration, inspection and materials sampling and…
Read MoreLeeCares application deadline for properties damaged by hurricanes set for March 31
Income-eligible homeowners seeking assistance to repair, replace or reconstruct property that was damaged by Hurricane Helene and/or Milton have until March 31 to file applications to LeeCares before the application portal closes. To access the portal and review program guidelines visit www.leeflcares.com. Individuals may also call 239-382-5453 or visit the LeeCares Intake Center, from 9 a.m.…
Read MoreTown of Fort Myers Beach fireworks celebration moving forward
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is pleased to share an update regarding plans for the upcoming Fourth of July fireworks celebration, which will also serve as a meaningful opportunity to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The fireworks deposit has been generously donated by the organization What’s Up FMB, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve contract to resurface two key evacuation routes to be more resilient
The Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract Tuesday to resurface two key roadways in western Lee County to be more resilient to erosion and washout while improving drainage and reducing long-term maintenance costs. The low-bid contract includes removing deteriorated asphalt, stabilizing the road base and applying new asphalt designed to increase drainage efficiency.…
Read MoreAdditional $480 million approved for Florida’s disaster recovery
FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, more than $136.6 million for emergency measures to protect life and property and $66.3 million for clearing debris from public roads. Some notable announcements include: Nearly $83.9 million for permanent…
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