ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF YOU WANT TO GO. >> WELL, TODAY IN CAPE CORAL, THE CITY IS LOOKING TO APPROVE THE SOUTH PART OF THE CITY. THEY’RE LOOKING AT PALM TREE SQUARE RIGHT THE OLD GOLF COURSE ON PALM TREE BOULEVARD. TODAY. THE CITY IS EXPECTED TO APPROVE SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TO REVITALIZE THE AREA. IT’S ALREADY SUPPOSED TO BE UNDER WAY. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MERCEDES MARTINEZ IS LIVE THERE THIS MORNING. GOOD MORNING, MERCEDES. >> GOOD MORNING, JACK. THIS VACANT LOT THAT SITS JUST ACROSS THE OLD GOLF COURSE ALONG PALM TREE BOULEVARD SHOULD HAVE BEEN TRANSFORMED ALREADY TODAY. CAPE CORAL LEADERS ARE LOOKING TO EXTEND THE COMPLETION DATE AND SPEND MORE MONEY. THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS CONSIDERING A $339,000 CONTRACT FOR THE PALM TREE SQUARE PROJECT AFTER THE CITY BACK IN 2024, APPROVED FOR PLANS FOR THE SITE TO BE DONE THIS YEAR. THIS FUNDING WOULD COVER FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN, PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT. PALM TREE SQUARE WOULD BE A PUBLIC PLAZA WITH TREES. A FOUNTAIN AND GATHERING SPACE. IF THE FUNDING IS APPROVED TODAY, THE NEW COMPLETION DATE WILL BE SLATED FOR FEBRUARY OF NEXT YEAR. TODAY’S CRA MEETING IS AT 9 THIS MORNING. YOU CAN COUNT ON GULF COAST NEEDS LET YOU KNOW WHAT’S LIVE IN CA
South Cape’s Palm Tree Square project faces increased costs and extended timeline
Updated: 8:16 AM EDT Mar 11, 2026
The vacant lot across from the old golf course along Palm Tree Boulevard in South Cape could soon become Palm Tree Square, as city leaders consider a new contract amount and extended timeline for the project.The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a $339,765 contract for the Palm Tree Square project, marking a significant increase from the previous contract amount of $59,865. The total project cost after amendment is not to exceed $399,630. Originally, the goal was to have the project completed by 2026, but as of now, no construction has started.The funding would cover final engineering, landscape design, permitting, and construction oversight, along with extending the completion date. Palm Tree Square is planned to feature a public plaza with palm trees, a fountain, and a gathering space. If the funding is approved, changes could begin soon, with the new completion date slated for February 2027.The Cape Community Redevelopment Agency meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates on whether the funding gets approved.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
The vacant lot across from the old golf course along Palm Tree Boulevard in South Cape could soon become Palm Tree Square, as city leaders consider a new contract amount and extended timeline for the project.
The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a $339,765 contract for the Palm Tree Square project, marking a significant increase from the previous contract amount of $59,865. The total project cost after amendment is not to exceed $399,630. Originally, the goal was to have the project completed by 2026, but as of now, no construction has started.
The funding would cover final engineering, landscape design, permitting, and construction oversight, along with extending the completion date. Palm Tree Square is planned to feature a public plaza with palm trees, a fountain, and a gathering space. If the funding is approved, changes could begin soon, with the new completion date slated for February 2027.
The Cape Community Redevelopment Agency meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates on whether the funding gets approved.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.