In 1957 two brothers, Leonard and Jack Rosen, from Baltimore, purchased a parcel of land (103 sq. miles) in Southwest Florida for $678,000. The land once known as "Redfish Point" was renamed Cape Coral.
They started developing what was to be known as the "Waterfront Wonderland." With more than 400 miles of canals, over 300 days of sunshine, Cape Coral, Florida is the place to be.
Cape Coral has recreation facilities as golf courses and tennis courts. You can enjoy boating, jet skiing, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, skating, biking, jogging and many more.
Don´t forget to spend some time walking along the shoreline if you have an interest in wildlife. At low tide, you´ll have a chance of glimpsing manatees and in late afternoons you´ll see birds fishing for their dinner.
Kayak tours will take you through Matlacha Pass. Save a little time for beach-combing too, as no Florida vacation would be complete without examining a few shells and sand dollars.
Florida is also filled with shopping and dining options, and if you´re interested in day trips you won´t be too far away from Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach or Captiva Island.
When you´re packing for Cape Coral, clear a nice long stretch of days from your calendar, just pack your swimsuit and flip-flops, because these will become your standard everyday uniform, and don´t forget the sunscreen.
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