Happy weekend, Cape Coral! In today’s happening-today edition: Latin-Japanese dining, a yoga boating retreat, and a farmers market + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A fresh culinary concept: OISE Japanese Fusion's team opened El Jardín in Cape Coral, blending Latin American and Japanese flavors, sourcing locally, and cooking with avocado oil and beef tallow instead of seed oils -- check out the new menu.
Election updates underway: Lee County began mailing updated voter information cards after Florida’s congressional map was approved, affecting about 109,000 voters. About 45,000 have polling place changes, including a new Precinct 3.13 location -- see the precinct changes.
New retail space rising: Benchmark General Contractors broke ground on the 7,500-square-foot Midpoint Gateway Retail Center in Cape Coral, with site work starting in the coming days and completion expected within eight months -- see the retail center plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Backyard bliss, booked: Need a low-effort reset, check out Poolside Paradise, a quiet SW Cape Coral stay with the main attraction right in the name. Great for a mini staycation or overflow space when relatives roll in, it keeps things simple so you can float, relax, and call it a weeknight win.
Maine magic, right here: When lobster roll cravings hit, The Hungry Captain does it properly with fresh-shipped Maine lobster in buttery Connecticut style or classic New England with mayo and celery, plus legit lobster bisque and shrimp rolls. Perfect fix for weeknight dinners when you want coastal comfort without cooking.
Weeknight fun upgrade: Tropical Breeze Fun Park serves up a lush mini-golf course with the world’s longest mini-golf hole, on-course drink delivery, and electronic scoring that posts live. Swing by this week, then stick around after sunset for GellyBall battles on a glowing, black-lit field... easy, playful Cape Coral reset.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Summer Solstice Sail: Full Day Yoga Boating Retreat @ Cape Harbour Marina | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Think the longest day should feel longer, not louder? Sail from Cape Harbour to a secluded beach near Lover's Key for a full-day yoga retreat with breath, sound, and actual quiet, plus snacks, light breakfast, lunch, and a gift bag. They steer, you exhale.
🥕 Cape Coral Farmers' Market @ Cape Coral Farmers' Market | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Cape Coral’s 37-year farmers market ruins grocery-store loyalty, with 125 vendors slinging organic produce, Gulf seafood, handmade finds, and dangerously good guac. Snack through BBQ, crepes, and kombucha, enjoy live tunes, and feel good supporting neighbors, vendors, and SNAP shoppers.
🦎 Reptiday @ Caloosa Sound Convention Center (Fort Myers) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you can tell a tegu from a gecko or just smile politely, this one-day spin on Repticon packs live animals, expert sellers, and honest advice into a manageable outing. International critters, local charm, and prices that might have you rearranging the terrarium space.
🩺 Community Health and Wellness Fair @ Fort Myers Technical College | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the WebMD spiral and pop into a free community health and wellness fair with Soul Seed Ministries. Free screenings, useful resources, and neighborly vibes, no waiting room drama or co-pay, just a quick tune-up for the body, mind, and schedule.
🩸 Donate Blood | Free Sun Splash Family Waterpark Ticket! @ Sams Club | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been looking for a good deed with perks, roll up a sleeve on the Big Red Bus at Sam’s Club. You’ll snag a Sun Splash ticket, a sunshade, and a wellness checkup, then humble-brag all summer about saving lives between cannonballs.
🐐 Goat Yoga @ Dim Jandy Ranch (Fort Myers) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – If your yoga practice needs more bleats and better hair, come salute the sun with playful goats and Marsala, the Highland calf with perfect bangs. All levels, age 12+, outdoors and tranquil. Bring a mat, feed the herd, take pics, leave the snacks at home.
🐟 Grouper Fest – Day 6 @ Fort Myers Brewing Company | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats live music with a cold pint when the humidity finally moves in. Grouper Fest is back at FMBrew for three full weekends of bands, legit food trucks, and easygoing vibes. Adult recess, with fewer dodgeballs, more beer, and better stories. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Cape Coral report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 33%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 102. North northwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Palaco Grande estate pairs water-direct living with a sparkling pool and spa, western exposure, and sunset views that steal the show. The 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath layout includes a palatial primary suite, oversized chef’s kitchen, and guest rooms with en-suite baths. A dock, lift, and private Tiki Hut sit just minutes from the Caloosahatchee River.
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