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🌱 See the massive new flagpole now towering over Cape Coral Parkway

Cape Coral, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Cape Coral! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See the massive new flagpole now towering over Cape Coral Parkway
  • See which beloved Cape Coral and Fort Myers eateries shut down this year

Also on today's calendar: The Emotions of Everyday Life — Solo Exhibition by James Massacci and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 78.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New 250' Flagpole is installed in Cape Coral (news-press.com) — A towering new 250-foot flagpole now stands in Bernice Braden Park, set to fly a massive 6,000-square-foot American flag over Cape Coral Parkway traffic. Captured on July 1, the installation creates a striking new landmark many Cape Coral drivers will notice daily.
   

• Photos: 7 longtime Southwest Florida restaurants that closed in 2026 (news-press.com) — Several longtime Southwest Florida restaurants, including Cape Coral favorite Misto Bar & Grill on Del Prado, closed their doors in 2026. A new photo gallery looks back at these now-gone spots, from Cape Coral staples to downtown Fort Myers mainstays many locals still miss.
   

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Other local events
    Friday July 3
  • City Hall is Closed for Independence Day
    City of Cape Coral Public Calendar 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    • Saturday July 4
  • Fourth of July Bash at Slipaway →
    Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
    4:00 pm
    • Monday July 6
  • MIDGET-WRESTLING ALL*STARS LIVE! IT'S HUGE IN CAPE CORAL, FL! →
    WTF | Welcome To Florida, 1520 SE 46th Ln B, Cape Coral
    6:00 pm
  • Makers Monday at Slipaway →
    Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday July 8
  • Traffic Management and Operations Committee (TMOC) Meeting - July 8, 2026
    Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
    10:00 am
    • Thursday July 9
  • Code Compliance Hearing
    City of Cape Coral Public Calendar 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    9:00 am
    • Friday July 10
  • Youth Council Meeting
    City of Cape Coral Public Calendar 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    3:00 pm
    • Monday July 13
  • Makers Monday at Slipaway →
    Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
    6:00 pm
    • Monday July 20
  • Makers Monday at Slipaway →
    Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbor!
    i hope everything has a blessed safe and productive day! (Nextdoor Nelson Rd N/Diplomat Pkwy W)
  • I NEED A PLUMBER FAMILIAR WITH VEIL WALL HUNG KOHLER K-6299
    Just closed on a house my buyer has a leaking toilet it’s a Veil wall hung kohler k-6299 Any local plumbers in the cape familiar with those it’s… (Nextdoor SE 32nd - 36th)
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Cape Coral. Apply here.
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Experienced Preschool Teacher/VPK Teacher in Cape Coral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Coral here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Fort Myers

Ok Cape Coral! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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