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Coral Grove Town Center to transform northwest Cape Coral (1/29/26) City profile highlights Cape Coral Grove as a 131-acre mixed-use town center on Pine Island Road with 1,234 apartments, a 125-room hotel, and over 350,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, breaking ground in 2026 with a projected $1.3 billion economic impact: |
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Developers share vision for Seven Islands Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina Village (1/26/26) Developers unveiled plans for the $1 billion Seven Islands project—a mixed-use waterfront destination with residences, a hotel, marina, shops, dining, and a public-use island—set to begin civil construction after permitting in 2026: |
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Bones Coffee Expands in Cape Coral, Creating 130 Jobs With $2.73M Incentive Package (1/21/26) Cape Coral approved a $2.73 million incentive package to support Bones Coffee Company’s $27.3 million headquarters expansion at 2621 SW Pine Island Road, creating 130 jobs paying 40% above the city’s average wage and bolstering its role as a manufacturing and distribution hub: |
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North Cape poised for major boom (1/21/26) Coverage outlines how nearly 75% of Cape Coral’s forecasted growth through 2040 is expected north of Pine Island Road, adding more than 17,000 homes and about 46,000 residents, and driving demand for new commercial land, mixed-use projects, and employment centers in North Cape: |
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City Earns 2025 Business Facilities Impact Award for Work with Bones Coffee Company (1/20/26) The City’s Office of Economic and Business Development earned a 2025 Business Facilities Impact Award in beverage manufacturing/distribution for its partnership with Bones Coffee Company, recognizing the $27.3 million investment, 130 high-wage jobs, and the city’s proactive business growth strategy: |
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Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026 (1/2/26) Story highlights a “year of significant construction” as Cape Coral Grove Town Center, a reimagined Jaycee Park, and the $100 million Bimini Square mixed-use waterfront project all advance, expanding amenities, housing, and commercial space across the city: |
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Florida now ranks as the world’s 15th largest economy (10/31/25) The Florida Chamber Foundation announced Thursday that Florida, if it were a nation, would now rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product exceeding $1.7 trillion: |
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Cape Coral Ranked 2nd Safest City in Florida (10/21/25) A report that ranked every city in the country based on Home and Community Safety, Natural Disaster Risk, and Financial Safety, found that Cape Coral ranked 2nd in Florida and 55th in the US: |
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Top Earning Cities for Millennials in the US (2025) - Cape Coral #19 (10/21/25) In a survey across 357 US cities, SmartAsset found that Cape Coral ranks 19th in Millennial earning premium, the difference between income for Millennial households versus all local households: |
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Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs (2025) - Cape Coral #6 (9/3/25) WalletHub found that Cape Coral is now the 6th best city for Hispanic entrepreneurs, after comparing 180 U.S. cities across 23 key indicators of business friendliness toward Hispanic entrepreneurs: |
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Best Cities for Small Businesses (2025) - Cape Coral #3 (8/16/25) B2B found that Cape Coral's growth, competitive operating costs, and strong economic environment make it the 3rd best city in Florida for entrepreneurs. Additionally, Cape Coral's rapid 16% population growth from 2020 to 2023 ranks among the fastest in the state, making it a prime market for opportunity: |
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Rapidly growing Cape Coral designated as one of America's 'biggest boomtowns' (7/22/25) Cape Coral is now the 7th biggest city by population in Florida, based on eight metrics in three categories: people and housing, work and earnings, and business and economy: |
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Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers (2025) - Cape Coral #7 (7/15/25) According to a nationwide study analyzing 300 cities across 22 key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability, and quality of life, WalletHub ranked Cape Coral at #7 for 2025: |
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With a view from the sky, what's latest on Bimini Basin area development in Cape Coral? (6/13/25) Bimini Square, a highly anticipated a mixed-use development, is nearing completion with apartments, commercial spaces and a parking garage. Watch a drone video documenting the latest progress here: |
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Southern Living Ranks Cape Coral One of Best Places to Move in Florida (5/29/25) According to SouthernLiving.com, Cape Coral is one of the “7 Best Places to Move in Florida”. |
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Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina announces food truck vendors (5/5/25) Cape Coral's first food truck park has announced 10 vendors and a June opening. Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina will offer a variety of options including BBQ, Mexican, seafood, Greek and more. |
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Happiest Cities in America - Cape Coral #50 (3/10/25) After examining more than 180 cities on 29 key indicators of happiness, WalletHub ranked Cape Coral at #50 for 2025, one spot higher than in 2024. |
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Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs (2024) - Cape Coral #6 (9/4/24) According to a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com, Cape Coral is 2024’s 6th best city for Hispanic entrepreneurs. |
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These two SW FL cities earned 'best fishing towns' in Florida status - Cape Coral #9 (8/16/24) The fish must be biting in and around Fort Myers and Cape Coral because those two cities are considered two of the best fishing spots in Florida. This is according to a new study by Fishing Booker, the leading site for booking fishing trips in the US. |
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Best bars in Florida in 2024: See USA TODAY Network's 14 favorite spots - Nice Guys, Cape Coral in Top 14 Best Bars in Florida (8/16/24) Featuring bars from our respective local communities, from the Panhandle to South Florida, USA TODAY Network’s Florida food journalists have selected drinking destinations that we personally know and love. |
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Coral Grove Town Center Planned for Northwest Cape Coral (7/26/24) This project, planned for a 131-acre lot on Pine Island Road between Chiquita Boulevard and Burnt Store Road, is expected to have a $1.3 billion economic impact. |
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Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers (2024) (7/16/24) Cape Coral is 2024’s second-best city for first-time home buyers, according to a recent study from the personal finance outlet Wallet Hub. You can find the full study at: |
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The Best Metros in the U.S. for Underrepresented Business Owners (7/15/24) Cape Coral, FL - This vibrant waterfront city in southwestern Florida tops our list as the best metro for minority business owners. The city’s population has grown steadily over the past few years and is becoming increasingly diverse as people flock to it for the weather, water access, and economic opportunities. Of all the cities we analyzed, Cape Coral scores especially high for inclusion, racial equity, and business representation from underrepresented groups. |
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Cape Coral Makes 4th on Forbes Advisor’s List for Best Places to Live in Florida in 2024 (4/18/24) Florida has been a long-time favorite destination for retirees. But in the past few years, working households have been flocking to the state for promising career opportunities, a relatively low cost of living, and no state income tax. Not to mention the mild winters and approximate 825 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of America that sprawl across the peninsula and panhandle. |