Wednesday, June 14, 2017 / by Brooke Cole
Facts about the great city of Cape Coral:
Situated on the Gulf of Mexico
Connected to Fort Myers by two main bridges
Founded in 1957
Largest city between Tampa and Miami
Nicknamed “Waterfront Wonderland”
More than 400 miles of navigable waterways
More miles of canals than any other city in the world
Averages 355 days of sunshine
Averages 54 inches of rain annually
2010 Census Total Population: 154,305
SWFL’s 18-24 age group is growing at the fastest rate in the state of Florida and the U.S.
First city in the country to use the reverse osmosis process on a large scale
City economy is based on Health care services, retail, and real estate/construction
Features a sandy beach and fishing pier on the Caloosahatchee River at the public Yacht Basin & Club
Home to more than 30 recreational parks
Home to more than seven golf courses
Situated within 15 miles of a variety of Gulf beaches (Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, etc.)
Home to three ip ...
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017 / by Brooke Cole
Notable People from Cape Coral:
Nate Allen – Safety for the Miami Dolphins (2010 – Present)
Mike Zunino – Seattle Mariners Catcher (2013 – Present)
Pat Burke – NBA player for the Orlando Magic (2002-2003), Phoenix Suns (2005-2007)
Stacy Carter – Professional Wrestler
Beverly DiRenzo – Professional Body Builder
Earnest Graham – NFL Running Back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003-2011)
Mike Greenwell – Major League Red Sox Player (1985 – 1996)
Jessica Holmes – TV Host and News Anchor
Hilary Hemingway – Author and niece of Ernest Hemingway
Jeff Lindsay – “Dexter” series author and creator
Seth Petruzelli – Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Jason Smith – Olympic Curler
Greg Spires – NFL player (1998 – 2008) New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Oakland Raiders
Angela Watson – Actress “Step by Step”
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