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1 week ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
The Lee County Library System’s Summer Reading Program will kick off on June 2 and will run through Aug. 2 to keep youths reading during their break from school. Programming & Community Outreach Manager Melissa Baker said this year’s theme is “Color Our World.” She said the library system supports creativity all the time, so it wanted to lean heavily on the theme this year. Last year, over 800,000 minutes were read from school-age youths to adults during the program.
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2 weeks ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
An email sent to families last month regarding the School District of Lee County’s elimination of the “I Learn America” and Latinos in Action curriculums drew numerous students to the school board’s meeting on May 6. “At the School District of Lee County, we are committed to supporting every student’s growth as a leader, scholar, and engaged community member.
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2 weeks ago | 
captivasanibel.com | Meghan Bradbury
The School District of Lee County is seeking federal dollars through Community Project Funding for hardening school facilities and enhancing safety and security.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
The demolition of the final building for the Bimini East project began Tuesday, concluding the razing of all structures for the intended economic development initiative for the South Cape. Community Redevelopment Agency Project Manager Zac Gogel said four months into the project, they are tearing down the last building with a total of 47 sites demolished.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
With another hurricane season approaching, Cape Coral City Council again discussed window protection Wednesday. Concerns about plywood being left on windows, even when a storm is not pressing, and what measures can be taken, if any, to eliminate this method from being used when the city is not in the hurricane cone highlighted the discussion.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
Oasis Charter School Superintendent Jackie Collins received a highly effective rating on her performance evaluation, which sparked a conversation about reviewing her contract. Collins, who leads the city of Cape Coral’s municipal charter school system, received a 3.82 score out of a 4.0. She received a 4.0 for information and communication, and leadership and management; 3.96 for support for teaching and learning; and 3.32 for strategic planning and continuous improvement.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
Cape Coral City Council began a conversation about iguanas, and what can be done, if anything, to address issues residents are having with the invasive reptiles. Councilmember Keith Long said there are invasive species everywhere and there is not much the city can do. There was discussion about adding iguanas to the city’s code, specifically as an invasive species. “There are iguana hunters out there,” Councilmember Rachel Kaduk said, adding that Sanibel captures 500 iguanas a day.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
The Charter School Authority Governing Board asked staff to further clarify enrollment preferences Tuesday. The board specifically had questions related to a section of Chapter 26 of the City of Cape Coral’s code of ordinances. Jackie Collins, superintendent of the municipal charter school system, explained that if a student gets into the Oasis Charter School system, they are guaranteed a seat through graduation. “Once you are in, you are in, and your seat is reserved.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
May 16, 2025 By 6 min read 1 / 2“Robots in Car Manufacturing” by Oasis Middle School. PHOTO PROVIDED2 / 2“Dewey Decimal” by Cypress Lake High School. PHOTO PROVIDED An elementary, middle, and high school each took home the 2025 Lee County Student Film and Television Award – Best in Show – during a red-carpet ceremony at Gateway High School recently.
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3 weeks ago | 
capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury
For the first time in a long time, the city of Cape Coral’s municipal charter school system is structurally balanced, officials said Tuesday. “No school is funding another school’s needs,” Budget Administrator Nicole Reitler said of the Oasis Charter School’s four campuses. “We are balanced by individual schools.
