Cape Coral Residents Share What Makes Their City Unique

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The city of Cape Coral, Florida, is asking residents to share what they think makes their rapidly growing community unique. With a population approaching 240,000 and a history dating back just 70 years, the city is looking for locals to describe the one thing that says "this is Cape Coral" more than anything else.

Why it matters

As one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida, Cape Coral is eager to capture the distinct character and identity that sets it apart from other communities in the region. Resident input will help the city better understand and promote its unique local culture, attractions, and way of life.

The details

The city has launched a campaign asking residents to submit their answers to the question "You know you're in Cape Coral when..." by emailing their responses to capecoral@news.com. The city hopes to gather as many responses as possible to get a sense of what locals feel defines their community.

• The campaign launched on April 7, 2026.
• Residents have been asked to submit their responses via email.

What’s next

The city plans to compile the resident responses and share the most common and insightful answers that capture the essence of Cape Coral.