Cape Coral, Florida | 30 Things You Should Know!

Cape Coral, Florida | 30 Things You Should Know!
The city was founded in 1957 by brothers Leonard and Jack Rosen, who purchased the land from a cattle rancher for $678,000.
Cape Coral is known as the "Waterfront Wonderland" due to its 400 miles of navigable waterways.
The city has more canals than any other city in the world, including Venice, Italy.
The first bridge connecting Cape Coral to the mainland was built in 1964.
The city has more than 30 parks and recreational areas.
The city has a thriving arts scene, with several galleries and art shows throughout the year.
The city's annual Coconut Festival features carnival rides, live music, and a coconut-themed food court.
Cape Coral has an average temperature of 75.9°F (24.4°C) with an average high of 84.4°F (29.1°C) in July and an average low of 56.6°F (13.7°C) in January.
Cape Coral is home to several nature preserves, including the Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve and the Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge.
The city is located on the Caloosahatchee River, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating.
Cape Coral is only 15 minutes away from Sanibel Island, a popular vacation spot known for its beautiful beaches and shelling.
The city is home to several historic sites, including the Cape Coral Historical Museum and the Mound House, which dates back to 2000 BC.
The Cape Coral Farmers Market is held every Saturday and features locally grown produce, handmade crafts, and live music.
The city's downtown area, known as Cape Coral Parkway, is lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Cape Coral has a public art program that includes several murals and sculptures throughout the city.
The Cape Coral Library offers a variety of programs and resources for residents, including a makerspace and a genealogy collection.
Cape Coral has a sister city program with Ourense, Spain.
Cape Coral has a diverse population, with residents hailing from over 100 different countries, and a large Hispanic population, with over 20% of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
Cape Coral has a robust public transportation system, including a trolley that runs along the beach.
Cape Coral has been ranked as one of the best places to retire in the United States by several publications, including Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.
Cape Coral is located near several popular tourist destinations, including Fort Myers Beach and Naples.
The city has a robust volunteer program, with opportunities for residents to get involved in community events and initiatives.
The city's annual Cardboard Boat Regatta challenges participants to build boats out of cardboard and race them in the canals.
Cape Coral has a strong environmental advocacy community, with several local organizations dedicated to protecting the city's waterways and natural areas.
The city has a public art bike tour that takes visitors to several murals and sculptures throughout the city.
The city has a public yacht club that offers sailing lessons and social events for members.
Cape Coral has several youth sports leagues, including soccer, baseball, and football.
Cape Coral is home to several community theaters, including the Cultural Park Theater and the Cape Coral Theatre Company.
Cape Coral has a public skate park that is free for residents to use.
The city's annual Bike Night event features live music, food vendors, and a motorcycle show.
Cape Coral has several pet-friendly parks and beaches, including the Pooch Park at Rotary Park.
The city has a strong veterans community, with several organizations dedicated to supporting and honoring veterans.
Cape Coral has a vibrant nightlife scene, with several bars and nightclubs offering live music and entertainment.
The city's annual Cape Coral Irish Festival celebrates Irish culture with live music, food, and dance performances.
The city's annual Christmas Boat Parade is one of the largest in the country, featuring boats decorated with festive lights and decorations.
The city is home to several youth organizations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Cape Coral has a public disc golf course that is free for residents to use.
The city has a strong community of artists and writers, with several local groups and workshops.
Cape Coral has several public tennis courts and pickleball courts.
The city's annual Taste of the Cape event features samples from local restaurants and food vendors.
Cape Coral has a public shooting range that is open to residents and visitors.
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[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

The "Cape" has gone through a lot of changes, mostly negative, the last 5 to 10 years. When you factor in all of the self inflicted "Florida specific issues" its become a financial nightmare for those living on a fixed income or just as bad those working for meager Florida wages. Not gonna go into any of this deeper here but if you are considering relocating to Lee County or Florida do yourself a huge favor and do some indepth research before making that decision. If your still leaning towards it rent for a year before buying. Its a great place to winter or vacation but full time, not in my lifetime.

[@mariaf7174]

Not any more, Cape Coral has gone down hill fast with all the horrible ppl moving here

[@Gonzoweirdo1]

Cape Coral is not a very well-known city in America. People don’t know it everywhere.

[@mariaf7174]

I built my forever home 4yrs ago. I now regret choosing Cape Coral.

[@martinavaslovik3433]

Yeah, I live there, and its' changed a lot since the covid debacle. Last Spring we had 11,000 people a day flying into RSW looking to buy and move here, and Cape Coral became the fastest growing city in America. Instant housing bubble. Now there is nothing left to buy here and nothing to rent either. All the formerly vacant lots are now being built on. We are full up here.

[@colemant6845]

Property Taxes are OUT OF CONTROL!.... The Local Governments and City Council are OUT OF CONTROL. Major Political issues are happening in the Paradise. Again.. PEOPLE are ruining a Paradise.

[@JimBarry-nr2pj]

It's going to have serious problem with storm surge

[@tifftoes5628]

My parents has been live here for decades, I told them the school not well taught, they’re agreeing. They been working so hard and never afford the house and the new car. They’re paying so low wages and very expensive around here and very boring places as you can see, not so much trees around here. Our families so tired for the storm every years, most houses has been destroyed by the hurricanes and the people moving out and the new people move in for the new homes and over and over again. I’m so happy ours parents move out the state and we finally has a home and a new car. Good luck who’s moving in the Fl

[@humanthingtodo7891]

Run as far away from this place as possible. Water water everywhere, but it’s been toxic for years. 400 + miles of canals and you can’t swim anywhere. Cape Coral has one tiny 100 yard beach on a polluted, heavily polluted Caloosahatchee river. This place was truly paradise but now it’s a nightmare. It turned from a clean retirement community in to a septic tank of low income housing, so you know what that means. Local government is more corrupt than Washington DC if you can imagine. Crime is exploding. Now the city is pushing ghetto food trucks to be in every park the city is destroying and pouring concrete while cutting down trees.