Welcome to Cape Coral, Florida

Whether you're vacationing in the Cape, or looking for a permanent residence, there is plenty to do and see. If you just want to kick back and watch the water and boats, check out "Rumrunners" at Cape Harbour 5789 Cape Harbour Drive. You can sit outside and watch the boats park at the restaurant. The food Is great and the service is very good also. Or, if you want something a little smaller and intimate, Try "The Joint", also at Cape Harbour shops, and on the water. Their menu is lighter fare, and Absolutely delicious all the time.

If sitting and sipping a drink on the water is not your "cup of tea", maybe a visit to the Cape Coral Library is of interest. The beautiful Cape Coral Library is fully renovated, and Is always full of surprises. You can sit in their very comfortable lounge type chairs and Or walk through the Art gallery, sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library.

The Cape Library is part of the Lee County Library System and houses the Humanities Collection, a 34 volume Dictionary of Art, meeting rooms, Internet access, magazines to read at your heart's desire, and a youth services program. There are rows of videos, music CD's, and so much more that you can spend a couple of days there, if you'd like.

If shopping is more your style? Try the shops at Coralwood Shopping Center, on Del Prado, or the New Surfside Shops, which house a brand new Belks, a Starbucks, "Rack Room Shoes" (my favorite) and Home Goods to decorate your new abode.

And there's always the Loews, Publix and Target shops on the North side of Veteran's Parkway. You Can also check out the brand new Home Depot store at the corner of Skyline and Veteran's Parkway for your "do it yourself" household needs. And, on Santa Barbara Blvd, just North of the Target Shopping center, you'll find Jason's Deli. It's the closest thing to health food You'll find in the Cape.

Whatever your desire and interests, the Cape has something to offer everyone, and it just keeps Growing and adding new things all the time. You'll love spending the day, or many days there In the future.

Section 1:

Demographics

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1.1

Historical Profile

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1.2

Age and Gender

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1.3

Population by Age Group

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1.4

Race and Ethnicity

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1.5

Components of Population Change

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1.6

Population Growth by Metropolitan Area

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1.7

Household Characteristics

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Section 2:

Labor Force and Income

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2.1

Labor Force and Employment

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2.2

Unemployment

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2.3

Employment by Industry

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2.4

Projected Employment by Industry

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2.5

Projected Employment by Occupation

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2.6

Median Income

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2.7

Per Capita Income

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2.8

Average Annual Employment/Wages

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2.9

Occupational Employment and Wages

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2.10

Lee County Companies

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Section 3:

Economic Factors

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3.1

Taxable Sales

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3.2

County to County Worker Flows

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3.3

Annual Visitor Trends

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3.4

Florida County Retail Price and Wage Indices

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3.5

Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)

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3.6

Banking Deposits

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3.7

Southwest Florida International Airport & Page Field Activities

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Section 4:

Education

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4.1

Higher Education Institutions Enrollment

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4.2

Lee County Public Schools Statistics

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4.3

Lee County Public Schools Grades

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4.4

SAT and ACT Results

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4.5

Educational Attainment

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Section 5:

Residential and Commercial Development

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5.1

Real Property Tax Rates

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5.2

Residential and Commercial Development

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5.3

Housing Unit Inventory/Vacancy Rates

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5.4

Commercial Lease Market

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5.5

Occupancy Characteristics

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