City of Cape Coral is implementing the RedSpeed Photo Enforcement System in school zones across the city. RedSpeed detection cameras are being installed in 16 school zones during the 2024-25 school year. The city anticipates activating the cameras in January 2025, barring unforeseen circumstances. School zone speed cameras will be installed at Diplomat Elementary/Middle School, Mariner Middle School, Trafalgar Elementary School, Trafalgar Middle School, Cape Elementary School – Zones 1 and 2, Patriot Elementary School, Cape Coral Christian School, Oasis Charter Elementary School (North), Ida S. Baker High School/Gulf Elementary School, Challenger Middle School, Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral, Skyline Elementary School, Gulf Elementary School, Pelican Elementary School, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral and St. Andrews Catholic School. Right-of-way utility construction is underway in most school zones, and electrical hookups and inspections are scheduled to be completed throughout December. Design plan development and review for Pelican Elementary, Heritage Charter Academy and St. Andrews Catholic School will continue through December.
The family-owned Blue Sky Restaurant opened Dec. 7 in the former space of Franklin Social.
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