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Cape Coral is getting a guaranteed seat on the Lee tourist development council

A newly signed local bill gives Cape Coral a standing voting seat on the Lee County Tourist Development Council.

When
Friday, June 12, 2026
Where
Lee County Tourist Development Council
Official source
Cape Coral Breeze

What happened?

The Cape Coral Breeze reports a local bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will expand the Lee County Tourist Development Council from nine seats to 11 and reserve a standing voting seat for Cape Coral as the county’s largest municipality. The measure also changes how two voting seats are selected. The shift gives Cape Coral a more direct voice in how local tourism priorities and dollars are shaped.

Why it matters

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Source

Use the Cape Coral Breeze source for the latest details.