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City Growth Fuels Major Healthcare Expansion with Incentives for New Development
CAPE CORAL, FL — As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Cape Coral continues to attract innovative development across key sectors, especially healthcare. Lee Health proudly announced the opening of its state-of-the-art outpatient facility at Bimini Square, which began operations in late October 2025 and marks a major step forward in healthcare accessibility for the city’s expanding population.
Healthcare: A Targeted Sector for Cape Coral’s Growth
Recognized for its vibrant economy and strong quality of life, Cape Coral has designated healthcare as a priority for economic expansion. By supporting new facilities like Lee Health’s Bimini Square campus, the city actively seeks to attract healthcare providers and associated industries to serve the needs of current and future residents.
City Development Incentives
The City of Cape Coral offers an attractive slate of incentives designed to foster development and accelerate job creation. These include tax incentives for qualifying healthcare projects, infrastructure grants to support new construction, and job creation grants to encourage local hiring. These incentives ensure Cape Coral remains competitive as a destination for leading healthcare providers and innovative medical companies.
Comprehensive Services for a Growing Community
Located at 414 Cape Coral Parkway East at Palm Tree Boulevard, the new two-story medical campus delivers a full range of services, including adult primary care, cardiology, women’s health specialties, and pediatric behavioral health, with advanced diagnostic capabilities under one roof. Through the Golisano Pediatric Behavioral Health program, children and teens ages 5–21 receive expert care for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral conditions, underscoring Lee Health’s commitment to the community’s evolving healthcare needs.
Strategic Location and Integrated Lifestyle
Bimini Square is a $100 million six-acre, mixed-use waterfront destination in downtown Cape Coral, featuring 218 luxury residences, on-site waterfront dining, marina amenities, and now, premium medical services. The Lee Health campus enhances the area’s appeal, giving residents convenient, local access to comprehensive care in tandem with lifestyle and wellness amenities.
City Leaders on Community Impact
“Cape Coral’s growth, along with our targeted support for healthcare expansion, ensures residents have access to outstanding services at every stage of life,” said city officials. “The incentives we provide reflect our commitment to keeping Cape Coral competitive and fostering major developments that create new jobs and opportunities for our community”.
About Lee Health
Lee Health is a nonprofit health system dedicated to serving Southwest Florida with accessible, patient-centered excellence and preventive care. Through partnerships with the City of Cape Coral and the broader region, Lee Health stands at the forefront of meeting the healthcare needs of one of Florida’s most rapidly growing cities.
For More Information:
Ashley Anderson
Attraction Specialist, Office of Economic and Business Development
City of Cape Coral
1015 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33990
239-242-3579
aanderson@capecoral.gov
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