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52 | FLORIDA HOMES MAGAZINE C Cape Coral, with its renowned Paradise Coast beaches, picturesque golf courses and family aractions, offers a vibrant community for locals and visitors. Until 1957, it was known as the community "on the other side of the river," with its prox imity to the southern banks of the Caloosahatchee R iver near Fort Myers. Today, Cape Coral is the third largest city in Florida, behind Jacksonville and Tampa, supporting a progressive cultural, arts, and economic community envied by many. e city is an elite water wonderland, with more than 400 miles of canals, the most in the entire world, perfect for boating , fishing , and water sports aficionados. Cape Coral is also a popular destination for golf and tennis enthusiasts, with abundant facilities dedicated to both. e city is home to a myriad of eco-friendly pursuits that embrace nature along several wildlife sanctuaries offering walk ing trails, fishing , kayak ing and standup paddle boarding. Walk ing trails allow visitors to explore 365 acres at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preser ve, while Florida's wild beauty is on display along the Caloosahatchee R iver, the Charloe Harbor Preser ve State Park, McCardle Island Preser ve, and the Malatcha Pass National Wildlife Reser ve. ese lush grounds support a long list of native species, but the most endearing to the area is the pint-sized burrowing owl. Standing just 7-11" tall, it is the smallest member of the owl family, with about 1,000 nesting pairs choosing to make Cape Coral home. e Cape Coral Historical Museum commemorates the city's rich histor y with rose gardens and ex hibits, including the ground nest of the burrowing owl. e Sun Splash Family Waterpark is one of the most popular araction for families, with 14 acres of pools, tube rides, and heart- racing water slides, designed for thrill seekers while wee ones have their own Tot Spot to cool off. e pint-sized burrowing owls make Cape Coral home. WHERE TO EAT Dive into the Cult Carne menu at Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery on select Sundays, for local flavor and farm to table goodness. WHAT TO DO Rent a bevy of water equipment, from jet skis, windsurfers, kite surfers, or sailboats or book a scuba or snorkeling tour at Sun Splash Waterpark. sunsplashwaterpark.com PLACES TO STAY The Westin Cape Coral Resor t presents everything required for a fabulous Cape Coral stay, including a minute's walk to the beach. westincapecoral.com cape coral D est inat ion