Youth council votes to continue Lovelocks sculpture project, seeks new project lead

The Cape Coral Youth Council voted to continue work on the Lovelocks heart‑sculpture project in Cultural Park and asked for a new member to assume leadership of the effort.

At the meeting members said the project has received donated materials and partial city support; a returning member reported that a welding company had agreed to help and that much of the fundraising target had been met. Because the original project lead (Member DuPeyron) has graduated, council members were asked to volunteer to carry the project forward and coordinate with the former lead to obtain contact information and plans.

Why it matters: The Lovelocks sculpture is a multi‑year civic arts project already advanced in design and fundraising; pausing the project now would forfeit donated materials and contractor commitments, members said.

Key facts: Member Feigfeler moved to continue the Lovelocks project; Member Salazar seconded. The motion carried with unanimous voice vote. Members noted remaining administrative tasks: confirming the exact placement inside Cultural Park, contacting the welder and transferring documentation from the graduated lead. One member said the council’s funds and donor contributions “cover what we need and more.”

Next steps: Volunteers were asked to step forward to take on the lead role; advisors said they would send existing contacts and documentation to whoever assumes the role so installation can proceed.