Sun splashed endless days
and balmy nights give boating
enthusiasts ample opportunities
to enjoy their water playground
in Cape Coral. Sandcastles, beaches, boats
and bait fill leisure time in this coastal
community that boasts more than 400
miles of meandering canals, many of which
have direct access to the Caloosahatchee
R iver and Gulf of Mex ico. at's more
than even Venice, Italy!
From its humble beginnings as a collection
of cale ranching , logging and fishing
communities, Cape Coral became its
own city in the late 1950s. e Rosen
brothers, developers who saw the potential
for an easygoing , waterfront lifestyle in
Southwest Florida, created the canal-
focused community that centered on the
boating lifestyle.
K nown as "e Cape" by locals, this
rela xed waterfront community offers a
variety of ways to enjoy the water and
Florida's natural wildlife. e Four Mile
Cove Ecological Preser ve is a series of
boardwalks that lets visitors meander
through mangrove habitats without
disturbing the wildlife. Keep an eye out
for Cape Coral's most famous resident,
the burrowing owl who can be spoed
throughout the community.
A family favorite destination, the Cape
Coral Yacht and Racquet Club lets k ids
young and old frolic at the riverfront
while fishermen enjoy one of the best
fishing spots in the city. A nother popular
destination, Sun Splash Family Waterpark,
offers more than two dozen wet and dr y
aractions on 15 tropical acres. Lazily
enjoy a ride in an inner tube while gentle
currents take you on a sightseeing voyage
around the park. Or grip the sides and grit
your teeth wile you pitch and plummet in
Cape Fear's 225-foot black tunnel.
Today, Cape Coral is renowned for its
beaches, award-winning golf courses
and popular aractions, mak ing this
community a popular destination for
families, boating and fishing enthusiasts.
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