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Coral is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, it
had a total population of 102,286. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's
2004 estimates, the city grew very rapidly to 127,985, making it the
largest city in Southwest Florida. Cape Coral is one of two major cities
that make up the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, the other being Fort Myers. As
of July 1, 2004, the population estimate for the metropolitan area was
514,295. Cape Coral (known locally as the Cape) was built over 40 years
ago by two land speculators, the Rosen brothers, who believed that the
property's location on the Gulf Coast would be more than attractive to homebuyers.
They purchased the property, platted the community, and created a system
of canals spanning more than 400 miles, which were dug up to elevate the
land, most of which was around three feet above sea level. At 115 square
miles, Cape Coral is the third-largest city in Florida (in terms of land
area), after Jacksonville and Tampa. The coastal city is divided into four quadrants--northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast--with most of the streets being numbered. Santa Barbara Boulevard divides the city into east and west, while Hancock Bridge Parkway (east of Santa Barbara) and Embers Parkway (west of Santa Barbara) divide the city into north and south. Incorporated as a city in 1970, Cape Coral is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida, featuring numerous waterfront properties on canals, lakes, and basins; many of which have direct access to the Pine Island Sound and Caloosahatchee River. The city of Cape Coral has many public parks and recreation areas. It is also home to several golf courses. |
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