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Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach Reopens: Your Guide to Paradise

Cape Coral, Florida, is a beautiful coastal destination adorned by tourists from all around the world. This lively community is famous for its breathtaking waterfront views, pristine beaches, and delicious dining options. Unfortunately, the beloved Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach had to temporarily close due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. It’s a place known for its scenic beauty, waterfront dining and a variety of beach activities, and its absence has been deeply felt. On November 11 th , 2023, the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach reopened, allowing both locals and tourists to enjoy all that the Yacht Club has to offer. With this beachfront gem now open once more, let’s explore what this reopening means for those visiting Cape Coral, Florida.

Enjoy a Cape Coral Beach Day

With the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach now open again, visitors can enjoy a fun day at the beach. There is nothing quite like a Cape Coral Beach Day! Spend your time on the sand, soaking in the sun, and cooling off in the refreshing water. It’s the perfect setting for building sandcastles, reading a good book, or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful beach atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a day of leisure, the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach provides an ideal backdrop for a memorable day where you can create cherished memories.

Indulge with Waterfront Dining

With this reopening, guests can also treat themselves to a delightful waterfront dining experience at The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill . This local’s favorite is the perfect way to spend an evening, capturing the breathtaking sunset, sipping on delectable cocktails, and savoring a delicious meal. As the sun dips below the horizon, the tranquil waterfront setting at The Boathouse creates a captivating ambiance, making it an ideal spot to unwind and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Stay by the Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach

For an immersive Cape Coral Yacht Club experience, consider staying in the vicinity. Luckily, Roelens Vacations offers a range of options within walking distance! Whether you opt for the charming Villa Nana and Papa’s Beach House or the delightful Villa Beachside Bliss , you’ll be right in the heart of the Cape Coral action. These wonderful accommodations provide high-end comfort and private pool and spas, allowing you to not just visit but become a part of the vibrant pulse of this coastal paradise. With the Yacht Club’s exciting amenities and the stunning beach on your doorstep, your Cape Coral Vacation promises to be truly unforgettable.

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Located on the Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral, the Yacht Club Community Park Beach is now open with limited amenities. The Boathouse Restaurant sits right next to the beach is also open. The pier, and Yacht Club facilities remain closed due to damage from Hurricane Ian.

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New Cape Coral Yacht Club designs: Most on council like a coastal, Key West vibe

Given three different design options for the new Yacht Club Community Center , most of the Cape Coral City Council is leaning toward a coastal, Key West-flavor architecture.

At a committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday, the city sought direction from the council on a design direction for the outside of the community building.

"It's a concept, just like we do with anything else, and as we are designing, things may come up that we want to shift and be nimble (on)," said Cape Coral City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn.

James Pankonin with Kimley Horn, a consulting firm focusing on public and private developments, presented the information about the look of the community building.

Cape Coral's Yacht Club Community Park, which includes a yacht basin, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a ballroom, and a beach, has been a popular attraction and staple for the city since the 1960s but is set to undergo major renovations after Hurricane Ian delayed the original plans .

The current plans include a new two-story community center to replace the ballroom, removing the tennis courts, rearranging the area to accommodate a four-story parking garage, a new restaurant, and a new resort-style pool.

The city is also preparing for the demolition of the Yacht Club and its facilities in April as it awaits permits.

No estimates could be provided for the price of the new building.

"It will really come into how much of certain materials are needed and construction methods," Ilczyszyn said.

The city will have that information once they have 30% of the construction design.

Two public meetings for the designs are planned for April 2 and May 7.

After getting public input, the city will vote to amend its contract with Kimley Horn to approve all these changes.

The plan is to have these changes approved or introduced before the summer hiatus.

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New Designs for the Yacht Club building

John Bryant with Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, a Sarasota-based design firm, said the goal with the new designs was to maintain the experience of the original Yacht Club.

The majority of the council preferred option one.

Design one:

Bryant described the first option as "coastal vernacular" and similar to the park buildings at Lake Kennedy and Yellow Fever Creek.

"So it's sort of informed by the current architectural work in 2024," Bryant said. "Kinda Key West."

Councilmember Dan Sheppard and Mayor John Gunter preferred option one.

Gunter said the design was the most pleasing for him.

Councilmember Keith Long liked option one and said he liked the Key West aesthetic.

Councilmember Tom Hayden liked option one.

Design two:

Option two is more informed by the current Yacht Club and would have a stone base and mid-century feel to it, according to Bryant.

"There's certainly opportunity to kind of further develop this option to have even more of the existing Yacht Club feel, but a different vibe, feel than option one," Bryant said.

He also said option two might be more expressive the closer they try to recreate the aesthetic of the old ballroom building.

Councilmember Jessica Cosden liked design two as it incorporated design elements of the old building though she lamented how similar it looked to the first design.

"I wish we could have done more, but I know it's hard with a two-story building, to make it look the same as a very unique one-story building.

Councilmember Bill Steinke said two would be his choice as well, but was wary of additional maintenance of natural wood products used in the design.

"As long as we can bring that aesthetic and keep the maintenance down, number two would be my choice," Steinke said.

Councilmember Robert Welsh said he could go either way, but he liked the look of two.

Design three:

This would be more contemporary and modern.

"Even with a more contemporary language, you can still have warmth, incorporating some wood elements and stone elements," Bryant said.

None of the council members expressed any favorability for the third design.

Inside the new community center

The Community Center will have an additional 10,000 square feet for a total of 47,000 square feet, a history room to remember the first ballroom building on the first floor, and more rooms for civic and community use on the first floor.

Additionally, the new ballroom has shifted slightly as the balcony area on the second floor has been expanded to wrap around the top of the building.

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Cape Coralites considered the Cape Coral Yacht & Racquet Club ‘the hub and the heart’ of their new community

60th anniversary: a look back, by tom hayden - | jun 13, 2022.

A postcard showing the fishing pier where the Cape Coral Yacht & Racquet Club will be built and then opened on June 10, 1962.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club is steeped in history from that opening event on June 9, 1962, to significant meetings that changed the course of the city to the many gatherings inside and out of this iconic area.

Before the Yacht Club facility was built residents were already gathering on the site. On Sept. 2, 1961, the day of the building’s groundbreaking, the tennis courts and Olympic-sized swimming pool opened at the $1 million complex, which also included the beach and eventually the youth center.

Dennis Duffala, an early resident, also was one of the original lifeguards at the pool. “We all got trained and would sit there on benches above the pool,” Duffala said. “When people would come from out of town that would be one of the first places they would hit. All of my friends were down there.”

Gulf American Corporation Vice President Connie Mack Jr. was already pushing the merits of the community in a letter to residents — he called them “Cape Coralites” — on the day of the groundbreaking.

“Between the luxurious accommodations (especially priced to homesite owners) at the Nautilus Motel, and the fun facilities at the Yacht and Racquet Club, with a round or two of golf at our Country Club course — topped off by a bit of boating and fishing when the mood suits you — well, let’s face it! Who could ask for anything more … or want to?”

A postcard featuring the front of the 'new' Cape Coral Yacht & Racquet Club..

Ann (Finkernagel) Duffala, who is Dennis Duffala’s wife and also one of the first residents, remembers walking with friend Ann Sanborn (whose father Paul Sanborn was Gulf American Corporation’s communications director and general manager of the Yacht Club) to the facility. “At the very beginning, it was the hub and the heart of the whole thing,” said Ann, whose father, Bob Finkernagel, was GAC general manager. “The main thing was it engaged everyone in the community, made everybody a part of it. Anything south of the parkway, the teenagers would just meet there.”

“Dad was not home much. (The Yacht Club) was his second home,” said Mary (Sanborn) Rieser, Paul Sanborn’s daughter. “I have a lot of memories there in dad’s office. I spent a lot of time hanging out there.”

Mary also remembers having Fourth of July celebrations on the beach “because there were so few people there.”

And a few teenage pranks. “The kids used to put soap suds in the fountain and dad would have to go take care of it,” Ann said.

Yes, the Yacht Club was a critical part of the community’s development.

Postcard featuring the pool of the new Cape Coral Yacht & Racquet Club..

In 1958, boats that gave prospective land buyers a view of their future, tied up to a small dock that would later become the yacht basin. One of those boats was called Trident.

In the winter of 1959, the Gulf Land and Title Company — the original name of Gulf American Corporation — put concrete blocks together and built a 15-foot grill, where residents would gather on what is now the Yacht Club site to cook steaks and hamburgers. They sang state songs like “Back Home Again in Indiana,” “Beautiful Ohio,” and “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” according to a story by H.D. (Andy) Anderson in the Cape Coral Breeze 20th anniversary edition.

The decking for the 620-foot Cape Coral fishing pier was placed in early 1960, with the “T” of the pier to be added later. The pier became a popular fishing destination and even withstood the wrath of Hurricane Donna later that year.

“We used to spend a lot of time down there,” Dennis Duffala said. “There used to be a lot of regatta races down there. I had a boat then, and we lived on the canal.”

He also lived at the original bait shack at the foot of the pier, where live bait could be purchased. “My father had an account there, and I would just sign my name,” he said.

An aerial photo of the fishing pier, and the Cape Coral Yacht & Racquet Club, circa 1966. The opening of the Yacht Club spurred rapid development nearby.

The pier was also special for Damian Minko, another of the first residents. It was a fishing mecca, where everything from big tarpon to much smaller varieties were often reeled in. “It was great fishing back in those days.

He also remembers a petition signed by residents protesting the pier. “It obstructed the view of people living on Riverside at the time,” Minko said. That petition didn’t catch on.

Eileen Bernard, one of the first residents, wrote in 1978 that she remembers slipping a note into the pocket of GAC President Leonard Rosen at a stockholder’s meeting in 1961 in the Yacht Club area, about making the new bridge from Fort Myers to Cape Coral a tourist attraction, with possibly plants or water. They talked about having water spraying over the two-lane bridge, which opened in 1964.

Born from that conversation was Waltzing Waters, purchased by the Rosen brothers while they were in Europe. Otto Przystawik of Germany designed the attraction. Its first home was the original Rose Gardens (where Tarpon Point is now). Developed on a 2.5-acre lake, Waltzing Waters would send more than 800 jets of water as high as 85 feet. The water would change colors to various musical scores. It closed in mid-1970s.

During the summer of 1963, Marily Shumaker had the first swimming classes at the Yacht Club. “There, 15 kids too small to touch bottom hung tightly to the sides of the pool and learned to swim, corner to corner,” Dorothy Needham reported in a Cape Coral Breeze article. “By the end of the summer, those little tots would dive off the board and swim the length of that Olympic size pool.”

“Every little kid learned how to swim there,” Mary Rieser said.

“It was our home away from home. Everything that happened or was important in our lives happened in that building,” said Cape Coral City Council member Gloria Tate, who moved to the city as a child in 1960. “My sister and I played the organ as we had our church service there. It was the gathering place for any activity in Cape Coral. I grew up in that swimming pool. Every lesson I can think of I learned at the Yacht Club.”

The drive to incorporate Cape Coral came to life at the Yacht Club in 1969, with the formation of a citizen’s committee. About 500 people attended that first meeting. Restaurant owner Chester M. Grunsten was named general chairman. Residents were upset they were paying taxes to Lee County but seeing few of the benefits. On Aug. 18, 1970, voters approved incorporation.

One of the city’s boldest predictions was delivered by Leonard Rosen in a speech at the Yacht Club. He told his mother Cape Coral would have population of 12,000 by 1968. His mother responded. “How can you say such a thing. You can’t even keep your room clean.” Leonard was close. The population reached approximately 11,000 then.

Well-known events also took place at the Yacht Club, including Florida Miss World in 1966, with famous broadcaster Larry King the master of ceremonies. Women gathered from across the state to compete for the coveted title. Ann Duffala remembers her father actively involved in promoting the event. She also got a lifelong friend out of it.

As a student at Florida Presbyterian College (now Eckert College), Duffala remembers seeing a woman wearing a turquoise bathing suit. The women competing in the Miss Florida World pageant wore those suits and Ann also had received one of the suits. Ann walked over to the woman and asked where she got the suit? The woman responded she was in a beauty contest in Cape Coral. “We remain good friends to this day,” Duffala said.

The Yacht Club area also has been the site of expansion, renovations and additions over the years. A pair of homes were purchased by the city for approximately $1.8 million in 2003 and 2004 to make way for increased parking and picnic areas. Talks also started then for a parks master plan that included moving the boat ramp, building a parking garage and increasing boat trailer parking. Sound familiar?

A new playground and trailer parking were added by 2007.

About every club that currently exists in the city got its start at the Yacht Club, including the Social Club and Garden Club, as well as various organizations created for residents who moved here from other states.

The German American Social Club also met at the Yacht Club and had successful Oktoberfest and Carnival dances. The club outgrew the facility and moved to its current location on Pine Island Road.

The area’s first teen center, called the Key Club, also was created about five months after the Yacht Club opened. By 1977, the facility became the Cape Coral Senior Center and underwent expansions in 1978, 1988 and 1995. City Councilman Tony Rotino spearhead funding for those projects and the center was eventually named for him. Rotino remains the city’s long-serving council member, holding the seat for 16 straight years from 1978 to 1994. He made only $1 a year as a councilman, but the time he spent with residents, listening and helping, was worth much more.

“I served with Tony on city council for 10 years. He was a true public servant who loved to help people,” former mayor Joe Mazurkiewicz once said. Rotino passed away on Dec. 22, 2009, at the age of 95.

The city took over operations of the Yacht Club in September 1973, paying $100,000 to GAC, which reported the club had been losing money. The youth center closed that year as well.

In 1998, the Cape Coral City Council adopted a resolution declaring the “the Yacht Club Community Park as an historic and/or cultural resource as provided in the city of Cape Coral historic and cultural preservation ordinance.” It was signed by then mayor Roger Butler on April 23.

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11 Top-Rated Cape Coral Florida Beaches

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Looking for the best Cape Coral Florida beaches to visit?

I’ve compiled a list of the best beaches in Cape Coral, FL, and the surrounding area, complete with information on what makes each one special and worth the visit.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to relax or want to find a beach with plenty of activities and family-friendly amenities, I’ve got you covered.

It’s worth noting that the city of Cape Coral only has two beaches within the actual city limits.

Because of its prime location in Southwest Florida, however, there are plenty of beaches near Cape Coral that are featured in our list.

Let’s start planning your next Cape Coral area beach trip today!

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Best Beaches in Cape Coral

Despite there being dozens of beautiful beaches around Cape Coral, Florida, there are only two public beaches located directly in Cape Coral itself: Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach and Four Freedoms Beach.

Let’s take a look at these Cape Coral beaches, as well as the best beaches near Cape Coral (that are only a short drive away), so you can start your planning!

Top 11 Beaches in Cape Coral, Florida

• Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
• Four Freedoms Beach
• Gulfside City Park Beach
• Bowditch Point Regional Park Beach
• Fort Myers Beach
• Bonita Beach Park
• Barefoot Beach
• Lover’s Key State Park and Beach
• Cayo Costa State Park
• Captiva Island
• North Captiva Island

1. Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach

The main Cape Coral beach, Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach, is located within the Yacht Club Community Park on the southeast corner of Cape Coral.

This is the best public beach in Cape Coral, Florida, and is perfect for those who want to enjoy brilliant views of the Gulf of Mexico with plenty of amenities.

Visitors can enjoy activities like sunbathing and swimming, fishing, picnicking, or just walking along the gigantic pier located here.

The beach is also a great spot for launching your kayak or paddleboard; plus, a public boat ramp is available here.

Young children will especially enjoy the adjoining Yacht Club Community Park, where there is a playground and splash pad available.

There is also the Yacht Club Community Pool available 7 days a week, but either a membership or guest pass with a daily fee will need to be purchased first.

Of all the Cape Coral, Florida beaches, this option has the most central location and well-rounded activities. 

Additional planning tip: It’s worth noting that the Yacht Club Beach has a parking rate of $5 per hour.

2. Four Freedoms Beach

The second of Cape Coral, Florida beaches is located at Four Freedoms Park .

Located just south of Cape Coral Pkwy, you’ll find this beach on the banks of Bimini Basin.

It is important to note that Four Freedoms Beach is a “sunbathing beach” only, meaning that it is used for sunbathing and dipping your toes in, but actual swimming is not allowed.

Amenities here include a large grassy play area, a shaded, fenced-in playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.

Due to the lack of a swimming area, Four Freedoms Beach is most frequented by families with small children looking for fun and relaxation, as well as the use of its playground.

It’s a wonderful beach for relaxation on your Cape Coral vacation; spread out and enjoy the gorgeous Florida weather!

Find our list (with shopping links!) of the  best beach bags for families to help carry and store your beach gear!

3. Gulfside City Park Beach

Public beach and park in Sanibel, Florida.

If you are looking for a beach with plenty of activities and amenities, Gulfside City Park Beach is the perfect spot for you.

This beach has it all, from volleyball courts and picnic pavilions to a playground and fishing pier.

Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, you’ll enjoy clear shallow water and a lovely stretch filled with white sand beaches.

Locally known as Algiers Beach, this Sanibel Island hot spot offers another fun activity – shell hunting!

In fact, this is one of the best beaches for shell hunting in the entire United States, nicknamed the “shelling capital of the world.”

Additional planning tip: Admission to Gulfside City Park Beach is free outside of a $5 parking fee per vehicle.

4. Bowditch Point Regional Park Beach

Public beach and park in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Another fantastic beach near Cape Coral, Florida, is Bowditch Point Regional Park Beach .

Located at the northernmost tip of Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach, FL, this beach offers a picturesque view of nearby Sanibel Island.

Visitors can enjoy plenty of activities here, including swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and kayaking.

It’s also the perfect place to pack a picnic and see what wildlife you can spot! In addition, bird-watchers will enjoy the nature trails where they can spot some of Florida’s most varied bird species.

There is also a nature center on site where you can learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife.

And don’t forget to take a walk down the pier!

This beach does have a $2 per hour parking fee, but it is well worth it for all that it has to offer.

If you’re looking for additional family-friendly Florida beaches, check out our list of the  best beaches in Destin, FL, and the best beaches in Marco Island, FL , that you and the kids will love!

5. Fort Myers Beach

Public beach and fishing pier in Fort Myers Beach, FL.

One of the most popular beaches near Cape Coral is Fort Myers Beach .

This seven-mile stretch of white sand beach is located on Estero Island and offers plenty of activities for visitors, including swimming, biking, and shelling, just to name a few.

Want a bit more action?

You can also enjoy a variety of water sports here, such as stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and parasailing. 

There are plenty of restaurants and bars located near the beach, so you can grab a bite or a drink without having to go far.

Popular options include the Smokin’ Oyster Brewery, where, as the name suggests, you can enjoy oysters and beer, along with many other delicious offerings.

If you are looking for a relaxing way to end your epic day at this beach, check out one of the on-site tiki beach bars where you can take in the sunset with a beverage of choice.

6. Bonita Beach Park

A public beach located in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Located in Bonita Springs, Florida (22 miles from Cape Coral), Bonita Beach Park is one of the prettiest public beaches in the area.

Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, and kayaking. Amenities include showers, restrooms, a playground, sand volleyball courts, and picnic areas.

And if you’re visiting with Fido – you’re in luck! There is a separate Bonita Dog Beach Park . Dogs are welcome to run free, splash in the water, and take part in all of your beach day fun.

There are also fishing opportunities at Bonita Beach Park, but non-residents will need to obtain a saltwater fishing license from the state.

Once you catch your fish, you can take advantage of the on-site charcoal BBQ grills to cook up a quick feast.

Whether you are looking to relax or play, Bonita Beach Park has something for everyone!

Additional planning tip: This popular spot has a $2/hour parking fee per vehicle.

7. Barefoot Beach

Public beach in North Naples/Bonita Springs, Florida.

A beach mostly known by locals, Barefoot Beach is a large area of unspoiled oceanfront with gentle waves and shallow water (making this a great beach for swimming for families).

In addition, the sand is fine and contains many small shells.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Bonita Springs, this beach allows visitors to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, and kayaking.

There is also a nature center and a 1-mile walking trail on site where you can learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife.

With public restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and concession areas, this natural beach is a great place to enjoy an easy and fun day for everyone.

Additional planning tip: A $10 beach parking fee applies.

8. Lover’s Key State Park & Beach

Lover’s Key State Park is a 712-acre state park and wildlife habitat located on Lover’s Key barrier island that protects some of the most pristine barrier islands in Southwest Florida.

Lovers Key has a gorgeous two-mile stretch of sandy beach, which was featured on the Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Florida beaches.

It’s a good place for swimming, collecting shells, and enjoying a picnic. 

There are also several walking and biking trails that wind through the island, making it a great spot for nature lovers.

Showers, restrooms, and picnic areas are available, as well as access to Lovers Key State Park Welcome & Discovery Center.

The admission fee varies between $2 and $8 depending on the number of occupants and mode of transport.

Additional planning tip: No pets are allowed on Lover’s Key Beach to avoid disturbing the wildlife.

9. Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park is located on Cayo Costa Island, 12 miles from Cape Coral, Florida.

The Cayo Costa State Park is an untouched paradise, home to stunning beaches, dunes, wind-shaped trees, and over 2,400 acres to explore!

The only way to travel to Cayo Costa Island is by private boat or ferry. You can take a Cayo Costa Ferry from Pine Island, Punta Gorda, or the Captiva/Sanibel Islands.

Alternatively, you can enter by private charter or kayak for experienced paddlers!

Once you’re there, pop $2 into their honor box for your usage fee. 

Then, stretch out on 9 miles of shoreline!

This beach is excellent for swimming, shelling, snorkeling, and fishing. There are also great opportunities for wildlife spotting, with numerous shorebirds and off-shore manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins.

A paddleboard is a great way to experience the area, paddling through the clear emerald waters and keeping an eye out for wildlife. 

For an up-close-and-personal view of marine life, scuba diving is also available within the park. 

Additional planning tips: 

• Bathrooms are available within the park, including accessible options. 
• Pets are welcome within the park but should remain leashed and cannot visit the beach. 
• Boats are welcome from 8:00 am – sundown. 

10. Captiva Island

Located 28 miles from Cape Coral, Florida, you’ll find Captiva Island. 

Captiva Island is home to 3 public white-sandy beaches available to anyone staying on the island or visiting for the day.

Beaches here include:

• Alison Hagerup Beach Park 
• Andy Rosse Lane Park (most popular)
• Turner Beach

Captiva Island is one of the most popular spots for a beach day in the Cape Coral area as it’s a hot spot for swimming, tanning, and people-watching.

If you’re looking for watersports, there are also kayak and paddleboard rentals available.

Additionally, you can take a kayak tour or even floating yoga classes!

Another one of the best things about this area is that if you get hungry and need a break from the sun, there are plenty of food options ranging from casual to fine dining.

10. North Captiva Island

Transportation to North Captiva Island is accessible via the North Captiva Water Taxi or other methods of boating.

Located just north of Captiva Island, this island is only accessible by boat or private aircraft, which makes it feel even more remote and special.

As soon as you arrive, you’ll feel like you’re in paradise.

With its crystal clear water and white sand beaches, it’s easy to see why this spot is worth the extra effort to visit!

Enjoy a long walk down the five miles of coastline, or, if you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, there are also parasailing and jet skiing rentals available.

Due to the island’s remote location, it is absolutely essential to review our  beach packing list  so that you don’t forget to bring the necessities.

What to Bring to The Beach

Before you jet off to the beach, make sure you’re prepared.

While you can certainly travel light with just a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel, as an avid beach-goer, there are a lot more items I would recommend considering having on hand.

Check out the full list of things to bring to the beach here. This post is full of helpful tips and tricks, particularly for families heading to the coast.

A Note About Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida is a city in Southwest Florida and is known as a ‘neighborhood’ of the larger Fort Myers, Florida.

Other ‘neighborhoods’ of Fort Myers include:

• Sanibel Island
• Bonita Springs
• Boca Grande
• Pine Island
• Alva, Buckingham, and Lehigh Acres

( I mention this because the beaches here are often referred to interchangeably, which you will learn more about below ).

Cape Coral is located on a large peninsula that is bordered in the south and east by the Caloosahatchee River and in the west by Matlacha Pass. 

In other words, Cape Coral itself is not located on the actual ocean.

Instead, it is known for its 400 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals and is often referred to as a “Waterfront Wonderland” because it has more miles of canals than anywhere else in the world.

When to Visit Cape Coral

Though Cape Coral, FL is a great place to be enjoyed year-round, the best time to visit Cape Coral is during the months of March to May.

From early March to late May, daytime temperatures range in the high 70s-80s (perfect beach weather!), and this is also the season when you’ll enjoy moderate crowds and fair prices.

Another popular time to visit Cape Coral is during the winter months of December to February.

During the winter months, you can expect clear skies and average temps in the mid-70s (perfect for outdoor activities).

It is during the winter months that you’ll experience peak crowds and price hikes, however.

For those looking to get away during the summer months, Cape Coral offers the same great atmosphere but with high humidity and temperatures in the high 80s and 90s.

In order to make these months more tolerable, it is important to understand how to stay cool in the Florida heat , as it is quite intense.

Additional planning tip: Be mindful that Florida’s hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak of the season being the first week of September.

If anything, expect sporadic rainfall during these months.

Get our  Florida Packing List  which includes what to pack for all types of weather, here!

Final Thoughts on Cape Coral, Florida Beaches

Hopefully, our list of Cape Coral, Florida beaches has provided you with helpful information for your upcoming Florida family vacation.

My hope is for you to have an amazing and carefree experience with your family!

From shelling to paddleboarding, there is no lack of fun to be found at these gorgeous Cape Coral, Florida beaches. 

Before you go, don’t forget to read our family packing tips .

Last, consult our top tips on flying with kids and road-tripping with kids (depending on how you plan to get there) to keep the little ones calm and happy while traveling!

Finally, if you’re looking for some additional family-friendly Florida vacation itineraries, be sure to check out our other favorite spots:

• Siesta Key, FL Family Vacation Itinerary
• Sarasota, FL Family Vacation Itinerary
• Orlando, FL Family Vacation Itinerary
• Tampa Bay, FL Family Vacation Itinerary

Do you have a favorite beach in Cape Coral that didn’t make the list?

If so, let us know in the comments below!

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Thank you for this great list! We visited a few of these beaches last year, but we are headed back to Cape Coral next month. We are excited to explore some other beaches on this list! My favorite beach last year was Bowman’s Beach Park on Sanibel. It felt like a hidden gem and is absolutely beautiful!

Awesome! Have so much fun! My family and I will definitely need to try out that beach in Sanibel!

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Yacht Club Area Real Estate

The Yacht Club area was the first section of Cape Coral to be developed in the 1960s. This venerable neighborhood features an eclectic mix of vintage 1960s homes as well newer upscale luxury homes that have recently sprouted up in the area. Savvy buyers have flocked to the Yacht club area to purchase older homes in this neighborhood to either renovate or rebuild original homes. Significant teardown and redevelopment activity has occurred along Bayshore Drive , Coral Drive and Dolphin Drive . A visit to the Yacht Club area is not complete without checking out the breathtaking new homes that have been built on these waterfront streets.

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Cape coral yacht club boating.

Boating in the Yacht Club area is among the finest in Southwest Florida, with the majority of this area featuring direct deep water sailboat access to the gulf. There are few places in Southwest Florida where relatively affordable sailboat access homes are still available.

Cape Coral Yacht Club Amenities

Anchoring this neighborhood is the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park. Residents enjoy the Cape's only beach, a boat ramp, marina, pier, swimming pool, community center, senior center, and tennis courts.

Cape Coral Yacht Club Location

The Yacht Club area is located in Southeast Cape Coral and is bordered by Cape Coral parkway to the North, The Bimini Canal to the West and The Caloosahatchee River to the East and South. The yacht Club area includes Units 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. Main thoroughfares in the Yacht Club area include: Coronado Parkway; Lucerne Parkway; Driftwood Parkway and El Dorado Parkway.

The boating lifestyle is what attracts many to Cape Coral, and to support that the area delights in a variety of boat accessible restaurants. Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill The Boathouse Tiki Bar ...  Read more about Boat Accessible Cape Coral Restaurants

Locals call it a “tropical showcase,” and with good reason. Cape Coral Yacht Club is one of the original landmarks of the city located on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautiful tropical setting. ...  Read more about The Yacht Club: Where Cape Coral Plays

The Cape Coral Yacht Club is quite a gem. Built in 1958 and an original landmark of the city, it is still going strong attracting residents to the full range of facilities and amenities, including ...  Read more about Cape Coral Yacht Club Is An Original Landmark

While sailboat access in Naples means spending over $20M on a Port Royal estate…….sailors looking to park their boat out back can comfortably score a home in Cape Coral for under $300,000.  ...  Read more about Affordable Sailboat Access Homes in Cape Coral

Sailors relish the idea of docking their boat on a lift behind their home…..no fighting traffic to get to the marina……no waiting for the launch to the mooring……no incredibly expensive per foot ...  Read more about Affordable Sailboat Access Sets Cape Coral Apart

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Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach

Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - Check out our fun day boating, swimming, and picnicking in Cape Coral and other Southwest Florida beaches!

UPDATE January 2022:  Yacht Club Beach will close for 2 years for major renovations starting in April 2022.

We really enjoy living in Florida ........ and we love that we can do all these outdoor activities year round.

Here in the Cape, we are fortunate to have a cute little beach and access to so many others in the area.

At the Yacht Club, we have nice soft white sand at our beach with either gentle or no waves, a fishing pier, snack bar, playground, beach pavilion, and community center ........ plus public swimming pool, racquet ball, tennis courts, boat launch, and marina.

Our church was having a picnic at Yacht Club Beach, so we decided to make a day of it by going boating with friends first and then go back to the beach for the picnic.

Our day started with a little swim at the Yacht Club, then we gassed up the boat at The Boathouse, the tiki bar and restaurant at the northern end of the beach.

We headed over to Fort Myers Beach, docked in the water in front of the Lani Kai and had some lunch.

Aaaaahhhh, there's nothing like swimming and floating on the turquoise waves, talking and laughing as we drift around the boat on boogie boards and noodles.

Lots of people do the same thing and it becomes quite the floating party, it's so much fun!

Well, after awhile, it was time to head back, but first we quickly sped by and checked out a few of the Sanibel beaches, Cape Coral came next over by Cape Harbour and Marina Village, then on we went to the Yacht Club for the picnic.

A rousing game of volleyball was going on, as was sand castle building, monkeying around in the water, yakking amongst the moms ........ and climbing and swinging at the playground.

Our meal was then served in the pavilion, which is available for all kinds of parties, craft shows, and other kinds of happenings.

It's a wonderful little beach for families, you will have a great time swimming, fishing, playing, grilling, relaxing, and boating.

You will also want to go to fun events ............ don't forget to try the Yacht Club Beach Sunset Celebration!

To get to Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach, go south on Coronado Pkwy from Cape Coral Pkwy, Coronado turns into Driftwood Pkwy, follow all the way to the end.

*By the way, the beach pavilion got torn down to make more room on the beach!

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Yacht Club median real estate price is $780,448, which is more expensive than 88.7% of the neighborhoods in Florida and 86.2% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.

The average rental price in Yacht Club is currently $2,875, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. The average rental cost in this neighborhood is higher than 61.9% of the neighborhoods in Florida.

Yacht Club is a suburban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Cape Coral, Florida. This is a coastal neighborhood (i.e., is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet).

Yacht Club real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to large (four, five or more bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Yacht Club neighborhood are older, well-established, built between 1940 and 1969. A number of residences were also built between 1970 and 1999.

Vacant apartments or homes are a major fact of life in Yacht Club. The current real estate vacancy rate here is 42.0%. This is higher than the rate of vacancies in 97.8% of all U.S. neighborhoods. A relatively large percentage of housing here is seasonally occupied (31.4%). This can occur in vacation areas, and occasionally it is also found in neighborhoods that are primarily filled with college students, as some apartments could be vacant when school is not in session. If you live here year round, you may find that a number of buildings in your neighborhood are actually empty.

Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.

Do you like a coastal setting? If so, this neighborhood may be to your liking. The Yacht Club neighborhood is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet. Often such coastal places have amenities and recreational activities on the waterfront that are attractive to residents and visitors alike. In addition to being coastal, Yacht Club is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of.

In addition, despite all of the residential real estate here in the Yacht Club neighborhood, NeighborhoodScout has discovered that much of it is vacant. In resort or second-home vacation areas, this naturally occurs because homes and apartments are seasonally occupied, and empty for a portion of the year. In non-vacation or resort areas, however, this can be an indicator of property abandonment or a weak real estate market. The vacancy rate here is 42.0%, which is higher than 97.8% of all U.S. neighborhoods.

Furthermore, the Yacht Club neighborhood has earned the amazing distinction of having one of the highest rates of detached, single-family homes of any neighborhood in the U.S. With 97.4% of the residential real estate here made up of free-standing single-family homes, there is a greater proportion of single-family homes here than in 95.3% of all neighborhoods in America.

In a nation where 1 out of every 4 children lives in poverty, the Yacht Club neighborhood stands out as being ranked among the lowest 0.0% of neighborhoods affected by this global issue.

In addition, with a nice mix of college students, safety from crime, and decent walkability, the Yacht Club neighborhood rates highly as a college student friendly place to live, and one that college students and their parents may want to consider. NeighborhoodScout's analysis shows that it rates more highly for a good place for college students to live than 86.7% of the neighborhoods in FL. This often also means that the area has certain amenities and services geared towards college students, from undergraduates to graduate students. In addition to being an excellent choice for college students, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for active retirees.

Did you know that the Yacht Club neighborhood has more British and Cuban ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 3.8% of this neighborhood's residents have British ancestry and 3.8% have Cuban ancestry.

The Neighbors

There are two complementary measures for understanding the income of a neighborhood's residents: the average and the extremes. While a neighborhood may be relatively wealthy overall, it is equally important to understand the rate of people - particularly children - who are living at or below the federal poverty line, which is extremely low income. Some neighborhoods with a lower average income may actually have a lower childhood poverty rate than another with a higher average income, and this helps us understand the conditions and character of a neighborhood.

The neighbors in the Yacht Club neighborhood in Cape Coral are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 73.2% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 0.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 100.0% of America's neighborhoods.

A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.

In the Yacht Club neighborhood, 47.5% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 29.0% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (14.2%), and 9.3% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.

The most common language spoken in the Yacht Club neighborhood is English, spoken by 90.9% of households. Some people also speak Spanish (6.4%).

Ethnicity / Ancestry

Boston's Beacon Hill blue-blood streets, Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish enclaves, Los Angeles' Persian neighborhoods. Each has its own culture derived primarily from the ancestries and culture of the residents who call these neighborhoods home. Likewise, each neighborhood in America has its own culture – some more unique than others – based on lifestyle, occupations, the types of households – and importantly – on the ethnicities and ancestries of the people who live in the neighborhood. Understanding where people came from, who their grandparents or great-grandparents were, can help you understand how a neighborhood is today.

In the Yacht Club neighborhood in Cape Coral, FL, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Irish (14.3%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (10.0%), and residents who report German roots (8.4%), and some of the residents are also of Italian ancestry (5.4%), along with some Norwegian ancestry residents (3.9%), among others. In addition, 15.5% of the residents of this neighborhood were born in another country.

Getting to Work

How you get to work – car, bus, train or other means – and how much of your day it takes to do so is a large quality of life and financial issue. Especially with gasoline prices rising and expected to continue doing so, the length and means of one's commute can be a financial burden. Some neighborhoods are physically located so that many residents have to drive in their own car, others are set up so many walk to work, or can take a train, bus, or bike. The greatest number of commuters in Yacht Club neighborhood spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (35.3% of working residents), which is shorter than the time spent commuting to work for most Americans.

Here most residents (72.5%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.

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The algorithm uses 273 neighborhood conditions, identifies the dominant dimensions underlying the conditions and calculates the similarity. This captures the true culture and character of locations, economic conditions, and trends.

The closer to 100% means the locations are nearly identical. 80% is a very good, but not excellent match, and so forth.

• 85% Match ‐ Cape Coral, FL (Cornwallis / Gold Coast)
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Best things to do in SW FL: 4th of July fireworks, Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo

Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida?

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the annual Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo and many 4th of July fireworks shows and celebrations.

Plus we look at what's ahead in the coming weeks: MangoMania, Fort Myers Art Walk and more.

To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at [email protected] .

1. Red, White & Boom with Parmalee

Country stars Parmalee headline Cape Coral's annual Independence Day celebration, which also features fireworks at 9:30 p.m., food, vendors and more live bands. 5-10 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. The outdoor event takes place in downtown Cape Coral near the Cape Coral Bridge. The Cape Coral Bridge and Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge will be closed from 3 a.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday. capeboom.com

More 4th of July events: Best places for fireworks, parades, parties in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita

2. Star Spangled Bonita

The annual Fourth of July festival features a 48-minute drone, fireworks and a laser-light show. The drone show is new this year as part of the city's ongoing 25th-anniversary celebrations. Star Spangled Bonita also includes food, an ice-cream-eating contest and live country music by the Ben Allen Band. 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4. The drone, fireworks and laser-light show starts at dusk. Free. Old 41 Road will be closed from 5 p.m. to about 10 p.m. from Wilson Street to Childers Street. Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. 949-6262 or cityofbonitasprings.org

3. Clint Hurdle headlines Mighty Mussels' Family Faith Night

Former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle headlines a "celebration of fellowship, family and baseball." Hurdle has been open about his Christian faith and how it helped him in life. As a coach and manager, he scored 1,269 wins and 1,345 losses over 17 seasons with the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2013, he led the Pirates to their first winning season in 21 years. First pitch of the game starts at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Hurdle will sign autographs from 7:15-8:45 p.m. and then deliver a one-hour post-game talk about faith and baseball. Game tickets are $10-$15. Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, south Fort Myers. 768-4210 or MightyMussels.com

4. Fort Myers Beach Fireworks and parade

Fort Myers Beach brings back its Independence Day fireworks and parade for the first time since Hurricane Ian. The annual festivities start at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, with the parade on Estero Boulevard. Colorful floats and other parade participants travel from Bay Oaks Recreation Center to Times Square. Estero Boulevard will be closed for the parade from 9 a.m. until noon. Later that night, fireworks will be launched at Times Square at 9 p.m. Thursday. Spectators are encouraged to bring beach chairs. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 8:30 p.m. to about 11 p.m. Participants are encouraged to take the Beach Trolley to Fort Myers Beach, since parking will be limited. For more information on the trolley, visit fortmyersbeach.org/trolleyinfo. Times Square and Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach. fortmyersbeach.org/events/fort-myers-beach-fourth-of-july-celebration

5. Florida Gulf Coast Tattoo Expo in downtown Fort Myers

The annual event returns with more than 200 tattoo artists tattooing on site, plus vendors, tattoo contests, live music and entertainment, food and more. Friday through Sunday, June 28-30. $20-$25 ($40 for a weekend pass). Caloosa Sound Convention Center at Luminary Hotel & Co., 1375 Monroe St., downtown Fort Myers.  floridagctattooexpo.com

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Broadway palm's 'mary poppins'.

The magical flying nanny returns to Broadway Palm. The stage version of the movie classic is filled with cherished songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” June 28-August 10. $25-$80. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com

Blues singer-guitarist JP Soars plays CD-release party

The popular Boca Raton bluesman plays a CD release show for his new album, "Brick By Brick." 8 p.m. Friday, June 28. $20. Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Road, Buckingham. 693-7111 or buckinghambar.com

Sunshine Ace Hardware hosts ‘Ace Celebrates 100 Party’

The Bonita Springs store marks the Ace Hardware chain's 100th anniversary with what it calls its "biggest celebration in years." The block party includes antique cars from the 1920s, free food, drinks, games, activities, vendors, product demonstrations, live “Florida swamp music" by Gator Nate and an "Old Florida Roaring ‘20s" theme (including Prohibition-era barrels and props for family photos). 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29. Free. Sunshine Ace Hardware, 9100 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. sunshineace.com

Lab Theater's 'Alien: A Musical Parody'

Last chance to see Lab Theater's latest summer movie spoof. This time, they're taking on the 1979 horror/sci-fi classic "Alien." The world-premiere comedy features songs such as “Why Mansplaining is For Your Own Good,” “Everyone Who’s Homophobic is Secretly Gay” and the tap-dancing showstopper “Sacrifice.” The show was written by Southwest Florida's Annette Trossbach and Earl Sparrow. Now through Saturday, June 29. $42. The Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 Woodford Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 218-0481 or laboratorytheaterflorida.com

Downtown Fort Myers 4th of July Celebration

Downtown Fort Myers annual Freedom Fest block party has been transformed into a new concert and fireworks event saluting Southwest Florida's veterans and active military. The 17-piece Venice Symphony Jazz Orchestra performs patriotic hits at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 4 , followed by fireworks over the Caloosahatchee River at about 9:45 p.m. Free. VIP tickets will also be sold (details to be announced). Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., downtown Fort Myers. Edwards Drive will be closed for the event between Monroe and Hendry streets. explorefortmyers.com

4th of July Firework Show in Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres celebrates Independence Day with its fourth-annual fireworks show, plus live bands, grill tents, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, kids activities and more. 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Free. The event is organized by the Southwest Florida Business Alliance. Victory Town Center, 1201 Taylor Lane Extension, Lehigh Acres. 470-5611  or swflbusinessalliance.com

Sanibel Island Independence Day Parade and 4th of July Celebration

The 31st-annual 4th of July parade starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, and travels Periwinkle Way from Tarpon Bay Road to Casa Ybel Road. The two-hour parade features local businesses, organizations, community members and decorated vehicles spreading patriotic cheer. It will be followed by "food and fun" at Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 San Cap Road. The 4th of July Celebration takes place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features hots dogs, gym games, open pools, a stilt walker, a bounce house, face painting and more. Both events are free. There won't be a fireworks display this year, according to the SanCap Chamber. Sanibel hasn't had an official fireworks show since Hurricane Ian. sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/31st-annual-independence-day-parade

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Fort myers art walk.

The monthly event features new art exhibits at downtown Fort Myers galleries, receptions and art vendors outside on First Street. This month's exhibits include the group show "The Art of Cosplay" at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, which showcases "wearable art pieces" created by several Southwest Florida artists. June's Art Walk was canceled due to high downtown traffic after the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge, but organizers say the situation has improved since then. 5-9p.m. Friday, July 5. Free. Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of each month. Downtown Fort Myers. facebook.com/fortmyersartwalk

Blues Music Award-winner Albert Castiglia at Arts Bonita

South Florida bluesman Albert Castiglia plays what he calls “red-raw, sweat-and-hair blues that gives it to you straight.” He won two 2023 Blues Music Awards: Blues Rock Artist of the Year and Blues Rock Album of the Year (for 2022’s “I Got Love”). 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5. $35-$45. Arts Bonita Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org

Jazzman Danny Sinoff returns to Players Circle

Popular Southwest Florida jazz singer/pianist Danny Sinoff returns to Players Circle Theater. He'll play Friday through Sunday, July 5-7, with a completely different set each night: Frank Sinatra (Friday), Bobby Darin (Saturday) and then Gershwin, Kern & Porter (Sunday). 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25. Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 800-3292 or playerscircletheater.com

MangoMania Tropical Fruit Fair on Pine Island

The annual festival celebrates Pine Island’s mango season with games, contests, live music, vendors, kids activities, educational seminars and lots of food and drinks featuring mangoes and tropical fruit. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. $5 (free for ages 9 and younger). Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 12175 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia. pineislandchamber.org/chamber-events/mangomania

— Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at [email protected] . Follow or message him on social media: Facebook ( facebook.com/charles.runnells.7 ), X (formerly Twitter) ( @charlesrunnells ), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram ( @crunnells1 ).

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Cape Coral growth mushrooming. Here are 11 game-changing developments coming to the city.

Long-awaited developments including the much anticipated Seven Islands project are finally making headway in Cape Coral.

The 13th annual real estate show, Catch The Vision, showed a glimpse of the city's future developments, new housing, restaurants, and commercial projects.

Gloria Tate , event organizer and owner of Raso Realty, and Bill Johnson Jr., executive director at The Horizon Foundation, hosted the event Monday night.

Last year's program showcased the likes of Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats, Mellow Mushroom, and unveiled Red Fish Point.

Johnson said the event reflects the changing nature of Cape Coral itself as commercial projects become the main highlights.

"We're focusing more on bringing more commercial projects," Johnson said. "The ability for our residents to have all the amenities here in Cape Coral and not having to go across the bridge."

Cape Coral has a population of more than 200,000 and is estimated to get more than 100,000 new residents by 2050, for a total population of 318,503.

He's especially excited about the Seven Islands project, which he said will transform the city into a "whole destination."

"We will have a little something to do in each quadrant of the city," Johnson said. "Having amenities to where you can go downtown Cape Coral, but you don't have to anymore."

Here's what developments were highlighted:

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Seven Islands/Gulf Gateway Resort and Marina Village

Seven Islands, now renamed Gulf Gateway Resort and Marina Village, is a mixed-use waterfront development of 995 residential units, commercial and retail, a 240-room hotel, restaurants, a public marina, a community center, and more on 47 acres along Old Burnt Store Road North.

"Anyone who is living in that area already will have multiple different options to go visit, dining, events," said Peter Baytarian, founding and managing partner of Forest Development, which is a team of real estate development professionals. "It's going to be a real attraction."

Forest Development is the manager of Gulf Gateway Resort and Marina and will seek variances in their development, to deviate from standard zoning, for seawalls to ensure the protection of the mangroves in the area.

The project's designs are in the final development stages and are expected to go before the council within the next 30 to 60 days, then a planning and zoning meeting, and back before the council for approval.

"Even though their zoning doesn't work for the seawall, we went ahead and developed the plan, (the city) approved it, and we went into permitting," said Sam Bauer, senior vice president of development at Forest Development. "So we are really ahead of the game."

Work cannot begin until the permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are approved, and the developers anticipate a groundbreaking between 1 year and 6 months to 2 years from now.

Cape Christian

Cory Demel, the lead pastor for Cape Christian, hosts the event but also announced an expansion.

"We here at Cape Christian are a microcosm of what's happening in Cape Coral in that we have growth problems, we are growing faster than what we know what to do with," Demel said. "You are never going to find a place that's free of problems, but I think you can agree that ours are good ones because they are growth problems.

The church will break ground on a 1,300-seat auditorium that will be used for weekend services, but also by schools, cities, and different organizations.

Demel said there's a deficit for large meeting spaces in the city, so he's excited that the entire city can benefit from this project.

Paraiso at North Cape Coral

Paraiso, or Paradise, at North Cape, is a commercial plaza offering executive offices, retail stores, and restaurants with a water lookout.

The 5-acre project will be in northeast Cape Coral at 2601 Del Prado Blvd. N.

"Passing by that area, we noticed that there was a lot of residential housing and not that many plazas," said Dario Peretti with The Silver Group, a home builder group. "We are trying to make this a paradise in that area."

It's described as modern and family-friendly and will help elevate the community in northeast Cape Coral.

It will be groundbreaking in the next few months, with a plan to finish within a year, possibly by 2025.

Victory Park

Victory Park , a 138-acre life science campus in northeast Cape Coral, will include a main medical office complex, hundreds of housing units, a hotel, and a multi-use path.

It is between Diplomat Parkway East, NE 24th Avenue, Littleton Road, and Corbett Road, next to the VA Clinic Cape Coral.

Blue Waters Development Group is in the permitting process as it waits to build a 126,000-square-foot medical office campus, 308 apartment units, 112 townhome units, and a 125-room Wyndham Garden hotel.

"This will be a class A medical office building, and the adjacency to the VA clinic is so crucial to this," said Frank Nader with Blue Water Development Group.

Pre-leasing for phase 1 is underway for the medical office building.

Civitas of Cape Coral is a 4.65-acre, affordable, workforce multifamily community with 96 units at 123 Civitas Court, near Pine Island Road.

Michael Allan, president of ReVital Development Group, said the first residential building will be completed in late April or early May.

"The rents are gonna range anywhere from the low side about $475 to just under $1,800 for a three-bedroom," Allan said. "There's different income brackets per unit."

The remaining two buildings will be completed shortly afterward with the full project being completed in late June or Early Jully.

Allan said the government at every level is involved in this project as it received $9.9 million from the CDGB disaster recovery fund, state-issued bonds for low-income housing tax credit, $1 million from Cape Coral, and $2 million from Lee County to offset the cost of construction.

Shops of Del Sol and Shops of Del Mar

Shops at Del Mar and Shops at Del Sol are multi-use shopping plazas  by TLD Developers , a developer in Aventura Florida.

They will be at 1019-1027 SW Pine Island Road, between Chiquita Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral.

"Del Sol is a little bit larger with 70,000 square feet of retail space, and Del Mar with about 30,000," Said Gaston Lulinski with TLD Developers.

They will bring restaurants, retail, medical, and recognizable brands and shopping with a sleek and modern design.

Lulinski said stores will begin opening in June 2025 in Del Mar, and June 2026 in Del Sol.

Cape Coral Grove

Cape Coral Grove is a "town center" project bringing more than 1,234 multi-family apartment units, two public parks, a hotel, and parking spaces.

The 131-acre parcel is next to Bubba's Roadhouse on Pine Island Road and will be 767,000 square feet. 

Jim Zboril, president of L&L Development Group, said he expects to start construction in the next 90 days.

"We are very close with the city getting our permits for infrastructure," Zboril said.

He said the project will offer retail, restaurants, and offices, with a fitness and bowling center planned.

A 35-acre parcel at Pine Island Road and Veterans Parkway will bring a three-phased project with a 120-unit hotel, freestanding restaurant, and 10,000 square feet of retail.

Additionally, 600 apartments are planned in two phases.

"We hope that the project is able to create dozens of high-paying jobs because we focus on the hotel," said Ana Daniela Rodriguez, development manager at Gilbane Development Company. "It's something that Cape Coral really needs, there's very few hotels with high occupancy. We see a lot of need for more hotel rooms in the market."

The first phase, the commercial component, the hotel, restaurant, and retail space, is planned to be under construction at the end of this year.

Lake Shadroe

White Stone Developments, a Cape Coral-based real estate developer, is developing a 48-unit Airbnb vacation resort for the growing northwest part of Cape Coral.

"We are going to have amazing sunset views out over the water," Robert Knight, founder and CEO of White Stone. "We are just looking forward to adding a little bit to Cape Coral, to putting Cape Coral on the map for tourism."

The site is surrounded by residential areas and next to the city's Burnt Store Boat Ramp, a 4.5-acre boat launch facility that provides access to the North West Spreader canal. 

Other amenities would include a waterfront restaurant, a gourmet café, a marina, a spa, and a cigar bar.

Plans for a mini marina will include 12 boat slips that will be rented out and reserved for different water-based activities like fishing and kayaking.

Knight said they are looking to break ground in May with a 16- to 18-month construction cycle for a late 2025 or early 2026 completion.

Lee Health and Bimini Square

CEO of Lee Health Dr. Larry Antonucci said the organization plans to invest more than $150 million in Cape Coral over the next few years.

"We are facing unprecedented growth here and as a result, we want to continue to grow to grow with the community as we have since 1996 when Cape Coral Hospital became part of the Lee Health family," Antonucci said.

Antonucci spoke on several plans for Cape Coral Hospital including adding fast-track rooms and observation beds to the emergency department, supplying more beds to have 34 beds in intensive care units, and the expansion of the dialysis program.

He also spoke on the shortage of providers saying that the recently begun internal medicine residency program at Cape Coral Hospital will bring 36 residents working and potentially staying there after the program ends.

"What we've learned is that about half of the doctors will stay where they do their residency training," Antonucci said. "We hope to retain many of those."

He also said he was excited about Bimini Square, which broke ground in October and will bring 47,000 square feet of medical space.

Bimini Square is a mixed-used development west of Four Freedoms Park that will include luxury apartments, a Deep Lagoon waterfront restaurant, and shops on three sites south of Cape Coral Parkway and west of Sunset Court.

The project consists of 13 parcels with five-story buildings on nearly 6 acre and includes a 25-slip transient boat dock, a parking garage, 500 spaces, and a commercial parking lot for the restaurant.

Medical office space compromises about 95% of the street floor frontage along Cape Coral Parkway. 

"When we analyzed where the need was for outpatient ambulatory care, that lit up as the number one location," Antonucci said.

Lee Health is also planning a care center facility akin to the one at Coconut Point on Pine Island Road that would include an emergency department, physicians' offices, testing, a pharmacy, a lab, outpatient, surgery, and an observation area.

Additionally, a 13-acre parcel on Veterans Parkway will be developed into a comprehensive outpatient facility in the next few years.

The $103 million mixed-use project broke ground on Aug. 23, 2022, in downtown Cape Coral and will welcome its first resident in late summer.

The 3.9-acre site will have 19,000 square feet of retail, commercial, and office uses on the first floor, four restaurants, 327 luxury residential units, and a 611-space parking garage, with two floors reserved for the public.

Luis Zambrano is a Watchdog/Cape Coral reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. You can reach Luis at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @Lz2official.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Cape Coral growth mushrooming. Here are 11 game-changing developments coming to the city.