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Located on the Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral, the Yacht Club Community Park Beach is now open with limited amenities. The Boathouse Restaurant sits right next to the beach is also open. The pier, and Yacht Club facilities remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Ian.

Note:   Pardon the dust. Demolition of the main ballroom building, the Tony Rotino Center, tennis courts, pool, and Harbormaster's building...

Note:   Pardon the dust. Demolition of the main ballroom building, the Tony Rotino Center, tennis courts, pool, and Harbormaster's building is expected to begin in Dec/Jan 2023. Fencing will surround the Yacht Club's facilities as work is being done and should have little to no impact on the beach or its parking.

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Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach Reopens: Your Guide to Paradise

Cape Coral, Florida, is a beautiful coastal destination adorned by tourists from all around the world. This lively community is famous for its breathtaking waterfront views, pristine beaches, and delicious dining options. Unfortunately, the beloved Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach had to temporarily close due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. It’s a place known for its scenic beauty, waterfront dining and a variety of beach activities, and its absence has been deeply felt. On November 11 th , 2023, the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach reopened, allowing both locals and tourists to enjoy all that the Yacht Club has to offer. With this beachfront gem now open once more, let’s explore what this reopening means for those visiting Cape Coral, Florida.

Enjoy a Cape Coral Beach Day

With the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach now open again, visitors can enjoy a fun day at the beach. There is nothing quite like a Cape Coral Beach Day! Spend your time on the sand, soaking in the sun, and cooling off in the refreshing water. It’s the perfect setting for building sandcastles, reading a good book, or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful beach atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a day of leisure, the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach provides an ideal backdrop for a memorable day where you can create cherished memories.

Indulge with Waterfront Dining

With this reopening, guests can also treat themselves to a delightful waterfront dining experience at The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill . This local’s favorite is the perfect way to spend an evening, capturing the breathtaking sunset, sipping on delectable cocktails, and savoring a delicious meal. As the sun dips below the horizon, the tranquil waterfront setting at The Boathouse creates a captivating ambiance, making it an ideal spot to unwind and create lasting memories with family and friends.

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For an immersive Cape Coral Yacht Club experience, consider staying in the vicinity. Luckily, Roelens Vacations offers a range of options within walking distance! Whether you opt for the charming Villa Nana and Papa’s Beach House or the delightful Villa Beachside Bliss , you’ll be right in the heart of the Cape Coral action. These wonderful accommodations provide high-end comfort and private pool and spas, allowing you to not just visit but become a part of the vibrant pulse of this coastal paradise. With the Yacht Club’s exciting amenities and the stunning beach on your doorstep, your Cape Coral Vacation promises to be truly unforgettable.

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The Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach is now open: Officials and residents rejoice.

Cape Coral officially reopens the Yacht Club Community Park beach on Saturday, more than a year after Hurricane Ian shuttered the park, and residents are already taking advantage of it.

"This is a great day for our community," Mayor John Gunter said Thursday on the beach.

'Four hundred and eight days ago, we had an (almost) category five hurricane hit this area, and this area of our city was the hardest hit."

Kids and their parents will play together in the sand, while older residents lounge and soak up the sun once again at the reopened Cape Coral Beach.

Margie and Jerry Wright, two 70-year-old South Cape Coral residents, were sitting on their beach chairs on the sand, taking in the atmosphere of the hot day as they used to do pre-Ian.

"I've been going back three or four times a week," Wright said "Not having it was terrible."

Background on opening

Hurricane Ian struck Cape Coral on Sept. 28, 2022, delaying renovation plans for the Yacht Club Community Park and shutting down the beach.

Since that time, the city worked toward reopening the area and moving forward with the Yacht Club Master Plan. They experienced permit delays from the Army Corps of Engineers.

"We would have liked to have had this beach open many months ago, but only in the last few weeks, have we gotten the permit to do the beach renourishment.

Previous Coverage Cape Coral aiming to reopen the Yacht Club beach area by Veterans Day

Related Cape Coral making major changes to the Yacht Club Community Park

What work was done at the beach?

Cape Coral announced it received the corps' OK to move forward on Oct. 30 and began the process.

Gunter and Councilmember Bill Steinke said the next day dump trucks carrying sand rolled into the area.

The following days were filled with heavy machinery combing through the beach and adding sand in areas that were lacking.

'"Like the mayor, said literally the sand was ready to be brought in the moment that we got the okay to do that," Steinke said.

What's open at the Yacht Club park?

While the main Yacht Club Ballroom building is closed, alongside the surrounding buildings and amenities, The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill Restaurant is open.

The surrounding parking lots are open, and temporary bathrooms are available to beachgoers.

The Boat Ramp remains closed.

What's next for the Yacht Club?

The city council discussed and gave direction for major overhauls to the future designs of the Yacht Club buildings and layout.

Steinke also added that the city is still awaiting permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the marine-related improvements.

"As soon as that permit is available, we are ready to go to work and get those get that seawall done and get the docks put in so everybody can enjoy everything that they possibly can as soon as they possibly can, and then all the amenities will come next," Steinke said.

Luis Zambrano is a Watchdog/Cape Coral reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. You can reach Luis at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @Lz2official.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Cape Coral officially reopens the Yacht Club beach on Veterans Day

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Cape Coral Yacht Club

Cape Coral Yacht Club - Come enjoy the beachfront center for Cape Coral recreation, relaxation, and family fun!

UPDATE January 2022:  Yacht Club Beach will close for major renovations for 2 years starting in April 2022.

UPDATE September 2022:  Due to Hurricane Ian damage the Yacht Club is closed indefinitely.

An elegant fountain welcomes guests ......... and when ground was broken in 1958 to begin building Cape Coral, the Yacht Club was one of the first structures built.

It was important to provide a meeting place and recreation for new residents and also to attract more residents to the Cape during the 1960's.

Today, the Yacht Club continues to provide these services and a whole lot more!  I also think you'll get a kick out of the 60's architecture.

This original landmark is part of Yacht Club Community Park, which has a beach, pool, fishing pier, marina, boat launch, tennis, racquet ball, beach pavilion, and ballroom.

Throughout the years, the Yacht Club ballroom has been an interesting part of Cape Coral History and home to many weddings, parties, gatherings, meetings and events ....... along with 2 additional rooms that can be rented.

My daughter has enjoyed the Daddy-Daughter Dance, an event that happens there every January.

From the back of the ballroom, you can see the community public pool. Here's a video of the Cape Coral Yacht Club pool:

The Olympic-sized heated pool is open everyday from March to October from 10AM-5PM.

There is a kiddy pool too, it has a dewdrop fountain and underwater bubblers for some splashing good time!

Swimming lessons, water aerobics, exercise classes, birthday party packages, and other special events are offered throughout the year.

Annual and semi-annual memberships can be purchased and a picnic area can be rented for parties.

A small playground and shuffleboard court is right next to the pool.

Annual pool memberships run for one year, and Semi-Annual run for6 months from the date of purchase. Swim class fees and rentals are extra.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

Also located in the Cape Coral Yacht Club building is the Tony Rotino Senior Center where senior citizens can enjoy various activities like fashion shows, teas, dinner dances, exercise or computer classes, day trips, excursions, and fairs.

Next to the Senior Center and across the parking lot are the racquet ball courts.

And, just beyond the racquet ball courts and pool is the Yacht Club marina.

Also called the Cape Coral or Yacht Club Basin , the marina has 89 boat slips can dock boats up to 55 feet long.

Daily, monthly, and annual slip rentals are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

The fuel dock is open 8AM-5PM, and 9AM-5PM on holidays ....... it has gas, diesel, bait, ice, pump-out station, restrooms, showers, washer and dryer.

Next to the marina are five lighted tennis courts that are open Monday-Friday from 8AM-9PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8AM-5PM.

Walk-ins are welcome and memberships are available for purchase.

Sign up for programs such as Peewee Tennis, Moms Morning Out, Cardio Tennis, adult and child clinics, and round robins are offered.

And, let's not forget about the boat ramp!

Boating in Cape Coral is fantastic! It's only a few miles to Sanibel ....... Ft Myers Beach, Cayo Costa, Captiva, Cabbage Key, and the Gulf of Mexico are just beyond.

Cape Coral residents can buy a $50 annual parking decal for their boat trailer at the Yacht Club or at City Hall.

Parking your boat trailer for the day costs $10 which you pay for at a station at the ramp.

You can't miss the boat ramp, it's just beyond the entrance to the park next to Yacht Club Beach.

As you can see, there are so many fun things to do here, so make sure you get on over to the Yacht Club!

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The Yacht Club in Cape Coral – A Landmark in Transition

The Cape Coral Yacht Club, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Florida’s gulf coast just outside of Fort Myers is currently undergoing a significant transformation. This beloved landmark, established in the 1960s, has weathered many storms over the decades.

However, the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Ian has necessitated an extensive rebuilding process that is projected to unfold over the next three to four years. The area around Fort Myers Beach especially and Sanibel Island were devastated in the hurricane .

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A Glance at the Past: The Origins of Cape Coral’s Yacht Club Area

The impact of hurricane ian on the yacht club, the road to restoration: challenges and expectations, the 50% rule and its impact on the rebuilding process, the community’s response to the rebuilding process, preserving the historical significance of the yacht club, the path forward: a glimmer of hope amidst the challenges, the role of insurance in the rebuilding process, a call for transparency and community involvement, the future of the yacht club in cape coral, here are some more frequently asked questions about the yacht club in cape coral:, what is happening with cape coral yacht club, what body of water is cap coral yacht club on, is cape coral beach open after hurricane ian, what beaches are in cape coral florida, what happens in a yacht club, how much is the seal beach yacht club, are the beach club and yacht club in cape coral connected, is the yacht and beach club in cape coral connected.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club was located in one of the first parts of Cape Coral to be developed, has a rich and varied history. It’s a charming blend of vintage 1960s residences and modern upscale luxury homes. Over the years, these properties have caught the attention of discerning buyers who have invested significantly in renovating or rebuilding the original homes, adding a contemporary flair to this vintage neighborhood.

The untamed force of Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc on the Yacht Club, damaging almost every structure and forcing beaches in the area to close for extensive repairs. This situation was particularly disheartening for local beach residents who saw the Yacht Club as a key attraction and an integral part of their community.

Restoring the Yacht Club to its former glory is no small task. The extent of the damage has necessitated a complete overhaul, and construction of a process that is projected to take several years and potentially cost up to $100 million. These daunting figures have sparked debate in the community, with residents and officials alike expressing their concerns about the future of this historic site.

The Yacht Club after damage from Hurricane Ian,

The significant damage inflicted by the hurricane has brought facilities at the Yacht Club under the purview of FEMA’s 50% rule. This regulation stipulates that if a structure’s damage exceeds 50% of its repair costs, it must be rebuilt to meet current hurricane standards.

This requirement presents a significant challenge, as it mandates a comprehensive rebuilding process that must adhere to stringent safety standards including the swimming pool, fishing pier, yacht club beach, boat ramp and many more parts of the club.

The prolonged closure of the Yacht Club parking, has stirred feelings of disappointment and frustration among local beach residents. They long for the removal of the ‘No Trespassing’ signs and the reopening of their beloved beach area. The community, however, is not just concerned about the lengthy rebuilding timeline but also about the potential changes to the Yacht Club’s historic character.

There is a strong sentiment within the community to preserve the historical significance of the Yacht Club, particularly the main ballroom building. The city council’s current plan to demolish all buildings on the property has met with resistance from local residents who consider the Yacht Club a crucial part of Cape Coral’s heritage.

Despite the daunting obstacles, there are reasons for optimism. The Boathouse Restaurant, a popular local eatery that also suffered significant damage, is expected to reopen soon.

Also, the city council is considering reopening the pier and some amenities in stages to provide the community with much-needed access to the waterfront.

Navigating the insurance claim process is another significant challenge that the city is facing. The initial claim report estimated the damage to the main ballroom building at nearly $25,000.

However, considering the extent of the destruction across the entire property, the final claim amount is likely to be significantly higher.

Residents of the city of Cape Coral are seeking greater transparency from the city about the rebuilding process. They are eager for a clear picture of the damage and the city’s plan for restoration.

There is also a growing call for the press and the public to be allowed inside the Yacht Club Area to observe firsthand the extent of the damage and the progress of the rebuilding efforts.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club’s journey from a vibrant community hub to a hurricane-ravaged site, and its ongoing transition towards restoration, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Cape Coral community. Despite the challenges, there is a collective commitment to restoring this historic landmark while preserving its unique character and heritage.

This commitment is a beacon of hope that shines brightly, illuminating the path towards a future where the Yacht Club once again stands as a proud symbol of Cape Coral’s rich history and vibrant community spirit.

It is recommended visiting the Cape Coral Yacht Club official website or contacting them directly to see their current status.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club is located on the Caloosahatchee River, a body of water in Southwest Florida that leads to the Gulf of Mexico.

Check the latest updates from the local government or news outlets for the most accurate information.

Cape Coral, Florida, is home to several beaches, including Yacht Club Public Beach and Four Freedoms Beach. Other nearby beaches include Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island.

A yacht club is typically a social club for people who are interested in water activities such as sailing and boating. Members often participate in racing, cruising, and educational events, and the clubs usually offer dining, leisure facilities, and social activities.

It is best to contact the club directly or visit their official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

In Cape Coral, the Yacht Club and the Beach Club are part of the same facility, known as the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park, which features a beach, a pool, a boat ramp, and other amenities.

Yes, in Cape Coral, the Yacht Club and the Beach Club are part of the same establishment, the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park, where visitors can enjoy a variety of water and leisure activities.

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Yacht Club: The One that Started it All

The Yacht Club is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Cape Coral. Many of the homes available in this area have access to deep channel canals - several boast a private dock as well. Located just south of Bimini Basin and right off of the Caloosahatchee River, the Yacht Club is surrounded by water, giving you plenty of opportunities to find a home with waterfront access !

The Only Beach in Cape Coral

The Yacht Club is home to the only beach in Cape Coral, 634 feet of beach to be exact. They measured it. When there’s only so much of it in an entire city of 150K+ people, it’s kind of a big deal. Residents of the Yacht Club enjoy access to this beach, along with:

• Fishing Pier
• Boathouse Restaurant
• Picnic Shelters
• Racquetball Court
• Shuffleboard Court
• Horseshoe Pits
• Public Boat Ramp
• Tennis Courts
• Olympic Sized Swimming Pool

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It’s a favorite for those who want to have their wedding, private party, business seminar, or club meeting at this beautiful location. Classes are also held at the Community Park. You can learn or brush up on skills such as gardening, fishing, cooking, and everything in between. The “Sunset Celebration on the Pier” is an event you don’t want to miss, and is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Life in the Yacht Club tends to feel like a life-long vacation.

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Cape Coral City Committee weighs in on design options for yacht club

• Expanded beach
• 6,700-square-foot restaurant
• 15,000-square-foot resort-style pool

Continuing on the first concept is a community center, the existing boathouse restaurant, a boat fuel pump, a three-level parking deck, boat ramp and a pier with a boardwalk.

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Cape Coral City Council chose a coastal vernacular, Key West design for the future Cape Coral Yacht Club at a Committee of the Whole meeting March 13.  

The first design, which was chosen in a 5-3 vote, was described as “a very accommodating, welcoming feel” by John Bryant with Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors. “It’s kind of a coastal vernacular feel, but different than the existing yacht club building,” he said.  

Council members Jessica Cosden, Bill Steinke and Rob Welsh voted for the second design, which was similar to the first but incorporated more aspects of the original yacht club building. This option was described as having more of a stone base, mid-century feel with exposed, heavy timber.   

“This is an exciting option,” Bryant said. “There’s a lot of design material to work with. They are different buildings. The existing Yacht Club, it’s about a 10,000-square-foot building. We’re now looking at more of a 40,000- to 50,000-square-foot building.”  

The third design option was more contemporary and not even considered by Council.   

Aside from the design of the building, the site plan also was slightly modified. James Pankonin with Kimley-Horn and Associates discussed the modifications made, including combining the beach and pool restrooms into one building and moving a pump equipment building to another location on-site.  

City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said there is no price estimate for the project at this time. “We haven’t discussed that at this point,” he said. “It’ll really come into how much of certain materials are needed and construction methods.”  

The price of the project is expected to have a rough estimate when engineering design reaches roughly 30% completion.   

There will be two upcoming public meetings about the future yacht club scheduled April 2 and May 7.  

Pankonin and Bryant will then return to Council for the May 13 Committee of the Whole meeting to summarize the public input received.  

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‘Coastal’ design for Yacht Club center gets nod

By meghan bradbury - | mar 14, 2024.

The selected concept design. PROVIDED

Cape Coral City Council has agreed to go coastal for the design of the planned community center to replace the Yacht Club ballroom.

The majority of the elected board opted for a “coastal vernacular feel” during their workshop on Wednesday.

There were three design options on the table: The preferred option one with its Key West vibe; option two, intended to evoke the design of the current historic structure; and option three, a more modern look that received no support.

Mayor John Gunter and Councilmembers Dan Sheppard, Keith Long, Tom Hayden and Richard Carr opted for option one.

Those who preferred design two — a lodge-type look featuring wood or wood-type accents — included Councilmembers Bill Steinke and Jessica Cosden.

Councilmember Robert Welsh said he did not see a lot of differences between designs one and two and, although he liked the look of two, he could go with either.

The footprint, meanwhile, has been expanded to 47,000 square feet over two stories.

John Bryant, of Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, said as they worked on the floor plan of the new Community Center, they wanted to maintain that experience of coming into the entrance foyer and seeing the multipurpose hall. He said there is an experience and significance to the Cape Coral community to have that large multipurpose hall.

Each of the three options provide a general feel and vibe, he said, adding the actual design will evolve over the course of the months ahead.

The first design provides a feel similar to the park building they are doing at Lake Kennedy Center.

Bryant said the look and feel of the building has a Key West style with a deep overhang, articulation, and ornamental design.

The second option stemmed from the existing Yacht Club building. He said they have a lot of design materials with which to work as the existing space is 10,000 square feet compared to the planned 40,000- to 50,000-square-foot Community Center.

“This option likely will use more of a stone based, mid-century feel with some exposed heavy timber. There is an opportunity to further develop this option to have even more of the existing Yacht Club feel,” Bryant said.

There is probably not much of a cost difference between the first and second design options, he said.

“Either one can be designed within a similar construction cost,” he said, adding the second option could be a little more expensive.

James Pankonin, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, said one of the areas that came up during previous discussions was the area on the first floor of the Community Center.

They discussed the opportunity to program that portion of the building to have more functional space.

The revised Community Center floor plan now includes a total of 47,000 square feet, with the majority being on the first floor for 27,250 square feet and the remainder, 19,750, spread out on the second floor. The prior square footage was 37,000 square feet – 20,000 square feet on the first floor, and 17,000 square feet on the second.

The revised first-floor plan includes additional meeting space, storage and a small loading and receiving area on the side of the building. There is also more functional space on the pool deck and water.

Pankonin said the restroom, located on the pool deck, has a combined building for the beach area as well. The split level provides control access from the pool deck side with the beach restroom users needing a card to get into the pool deck.

With the combined plumbing and infrastructure, the structure grew in size. The pool deck level restroom also includes showers and changing facilities, which the beach entry side restroom does not.

Another change includes the pump building, with a corner including a lifeguard area big enough to allow a lifeguard table, or a small lifeguard administration office. This building, he said, is another control access to the pool area.

The second floor is largely the same in terms of use. The ballroom has been shifted out and there is a large open area looking over the multipurpose room on the second floor.

Pankonin said on April 2 there will be a public meeting regarding the design, with a follow-up on May 7. They are working on a 3D model of the site with the anticipation of presenting some of the views at the April 2 meeting.

City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said they will begin working with Kimley-Horne on putting those renderings together to be brought out to the community to let them know what is decided for the park. He said when they send it to the design team after the community sees the vision for the plan, they can work the design to move it to the next steps to get the construction management team to begin managing it.

They will then come back to Council during a workshop to make an amendment to the contract for design elements for the structure.

The amendment is due to the new ballroom, Community Center, pool pump house, lifeguard stations and restrooms. It will come to Council right before its next hiatus, or when they return from hiatus.

It was brought up during public comment that the historic building of the Yacht Club should not be torn down and that it was not severely damaged by the hurricane.

Ilczyszyn said through extensive records request they found that there was a designation that the Yacht Club park, in its entirety, was designated as a historic area by the historical board.

“The structure itself is not, and was not,” he said.

As far as Hurricane Ian damage, Ilczyszyn said all the glass was broken, and there was ballroom roof damage and the electric circuit breakers that fed the ballroom were destroyed.

The ballroom building, built by the city’s founders, received designation by the state as an historic building last year.

According to the city’s insurance claim, hurricane-related damage to the ballroom building itself was estimated at $25,000.

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Thanks to Hurricane Ian, Cape Coral officials are looking to change the Yacht Club as we know it and start over, with a project that could cost as much as $100 million.

Mayor John Gunter said the previously approved design avoided the "nucleus" of the yacht club and was focused heavily on the outer perimeter such as the sea walls, docks, and landscaping.

"So now that we've had the damage with our buildings on the interior of this project, now it's almost an open canvas, an open area," Mayor John Gunter told The News-Press.

The changes could include a new two-story ballroom, removing the tennis courts, and rearranging the area to accommodate a parking garage and restaurant.

Hurricane Ian left a severe mark on the city of Cape Coral and its residents, and after months of recovery, the city government discussed options Thursday for its premier gemstone: the Yacht Club Community Park.

During its January city retreat, the city council decided to take a "clean slate" approach to renovate the heavily damaged facilities.

The damaged facilities include the likes of the ballroom, the Tony Rotino Center, and the pier, which could take $1.5 million to repair .

City Manager Rob Hernandez wanted direction from the city council on how the city should proceed with renovations.

"Based on our calculations, we are above the 50% FEMA rule, and so it's likely that we're not going to be able to repair the buildings and that we're gonna have to start from scratch," Hernandez said.

The 50% rule requires structures with substantial damage, or damage exceeding 50% of their market value, to meet the same requirements as new construction and current hurricane code, such as elevating the buildings.

The Yacht Club area, which includes the yacht basin, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a ballroom, and a riverside beach, has served as a popular attraction and staple for the city since the 1960s.

It was scheduled to close for two years to renovate the area and was waiting for permit approval, but Ian put those plans on hold while the city recovered.

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Changes to the Yacht Club

James Pankonin, a landscape architect with Kimley-Horn, gave a presentation explaining possible changes that can be made to the design of the project.

He explained that design plans are 90% complete, Wright Construction is preparing a pricing update, and permits with the various city, state, and federal agencies are filed and under review.

The council supports changing the direction and reconfiguring the design of the Yacht Club with some suggesting a bigger ballroom, possibly removing the tennis courts, and changing the placement of the facilities to accommodate a parking garage.

"I don't want to lose the historical nature of the ballroom and what it meant," Councilman Tom Hayden said during the discussion.

The mayor said that with all these changes, the project could easily cost $100 million, so exploring public-private partnerships will also be on the table and lead to more restaurants or shops.

Councilmembers Bill Steinke, Hayden, and Gunter discussed eliminating the tennis courts as the council recently approved plans for more courts at Lake Kennedy.

"For me, I've never thought tennis courts at the yacht club were the best use of land anyways," Gunter said.

Councilmember Patty Cummings suggested completing the project in phases , and Hernandez agreed since the facilities are currently closed.

"I would think that Wright could develop a phasing plan for the landside construction to bring things on board incrementally," Hernandez said.

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What's Next?

Kimley-Horn will take the feedback and work on new designs, which will be presented to the council in the coming months.

"I would say up to about 90 days to at least get a preliminary, like I said this is going to be a multi-step process," Gunter said.

The city will then provide the council with finance options, possibly going the route of using bonds as previously discussed.

"There'll be a cost analysis that they will provide at that time, and then I'm sure our finance director will give us some scenarios a different type of funding mechanisms," Gunter said.

To residents worried about future changes, the mayor said there will be several chances in upcoming meetings to address the council.

"And I can see our developer or designer coming back several times, so council, staff, the community can all weigh in and craft it and move to the next step, and the next step until we get a final draft ," Gunter said added.

Luis Zambrano is a Watchdog/Cape Coral reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. You can reach Luis at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @Lz2official.

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January flooding prompts road work in Cape Coral to tune of $850,000

Editor's note: Cape Coral spokesperson clarified that the work at 3402 SE 10th Place is near completion and expected to be completed by the end of this week, the work at 4602 SE 6 th Avenue will begin next week, and the work at 420 Tudor Drive will begin after work at 4602 location is completed, about 2 weeks from now.

Cape Coral is spending more than $850,000 to replace pipes, structures, and surface treatments across the city that were heavily affected by rain earlier this year.

The funding resolutions are scheduled to be voted on and approved at Wednesday's regular meeting as they are on the consent agenda, which is approved usually without discussion unless pulled.

Here's what we know:

January rain

On January 15, Cape Coral experienced unprecedented rainfall of as much as 10 inches by a line of heavy thunderstorms.

Roads flooded throughout the city.

The event stressed the most of the city's stormwater systems.

"This surge caused the sudden failure of many weak points in aging infrastructure across the city," the resolution states.

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Key areas identified

These are the locations that have been solicited to contractors for rapid work:

• 1323 NE Pine Island Lane: $129,800.
• 1107 SE 16th Place: $106,700.
• 3402 SE 10th Place: $197,670.
• 4602 SE 6th Avenue: $280,263.26.
• 420 Tudor Drive: $135,646.50.

Who is doing the work?

YG Construction, Inc., a North Fort Myers contractor, will do the work at 1323 NE Pine Island Lane and 1107 SE 16th Place.

The contractor will repair sinkholes at the two locations.

Southwest Utility Systems, a Fort Myers-based utility contractor, will handle 3402 SE 10th Place, 4602 SE 6th Avenue, and 420 Tudor Drive.

That work includes replacing drainage, pipes, and asphalt and base rock restoration.

Where will the money come from?

Under Cape Coral's code of ordinances , emergency purchases can be made by the procurement manager when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, and safety.

However, emergency purchases of more than $100,000 must be approved by the city council before or as soon as possible after the purchase.

Once approved, work will begin shortly. No timeline for when the contractors will be finished.

The funds for the expenses will come from the stormwater fund/operations.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: January flooding prompts road work in Cape Coral to tune of $850,000