Cape Coral is a relatively new community created in the late 1950’s. It has undergone many changes in its short life. We have seen businesses come and go and new buildings being erected almost daily. Unfortunately our downtown area has been a bit neglected. The focus has now changed to update our downtown area making it vibrant and full of energy.
Cape Coral’s Redevelopment Agency is hard at work helping local business owners revamp our city’s appearance. The CRA hopes to make our area even more appealing and welcoming to residents and visitors alike.
They have a great Facade program available to current Cape Coral business owners matching up to 50 percent of the cost for a business to fix up its storefront. They even offer a new rental incentive program giving new businesses up to $500.00 a month in rent
for up to a year if they relocate to the downtown area. So far 65 business have taken advantage of this program, and received a much needed face-lift.
Their plan doesn’t just stop there, their mission also includes infrastructure improvements, underground electric lines and purchase and rehabilitation of the former Golf Course. This program is funded through ad valorem taxes within the district as well as city and county
taxes.
The CRA is also involved in sponsoring local festivals such as the Festival of Art’s and many of the annual block parties held in our community.
With the implementations of this beautification project, the city will receive a makeover and in turn will attract new residents and business alike, potentially creating a much needed economic boost and updating our community to match the enthusiasm of our residents.
If we can help you with your buying and selling needs please don’t hesitate to call. We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours in Success,
The Florida Future Realty Team
Susan@susanmilner.com