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Cape Coral is one of the largest planned communities in the nation. Founded in 1970, the city was designed to be a “water wonderland” strategically located between Tampa and Miami. Cape Coral is a 115 square mile city with 400 miles of canals and fresh water lakes along the Caloosahatchee River. Divided into four sections, Cape Coral is the fifth fastest growing city in the country and Southwest Florida’s second largest city. Most of the commercial and retail outlets are found along three main roadways, Del Prado Boulevard, Pine Island Road, and Cape Coral Parkway. The Cape is a widely renowned place to live and is a vibrant and youthful city, where businesses thrive, and life is rich with educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Cape Coral is home to more than 138,000 residents, 4,000 businesses and the growth continues. The growth rate for business is 12 percent. Cape Coral is the midpoint city between Tampa and Miami. Almost 75 percent of Florida’s population is within 150 miles of Cape Coral and the city is easily accessible via I-75. The Cape is 10 miles from I-75 and close to U.S. 41. Southwest Florida International airport is only 15 miles away.
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