Cape Coral-- Why do so many people speak negatively about it??? (Jacksonville: loans, house)

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by firemed

I just got a red mark that stated--Stop Bashing A Town You Know Nothing About- Cape Coral. I think I know way to much about Cape Coral I have been here all my life, 45 years. I state the facts about the area. If its wrong prove me wrong with facts. Don't bash me for the truth cause you don't like what I have to say.

I'll review the comments (if any) on your red mark.

All,

Please don't use the negative replies because you disagree with the poster.

Our opinions on a location or issue are just that, opinions. Highly subjective. Personal preferences. Quirks, even. Leave wiggle room for dialogue, others may not see things the same as you, or been there as long as you, and any one of us can be wrong. Pouncing on someone you disagree with runs contrary to the spirit of this board and its members. We are here to help each other.

Do not give negative ratings to posts that you simply disagree with or your own reputation will be downgraded. Negative ratings should be reserved for posts that are spammy, off-topic, flames, or don't contribute anything.

[Suncoast Guy]

Originally Posted by firemed

I think I know way to much about Cape Coral I have been here all my life, 45 years.

Do you live in Cape Coral currently, firemed?

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by Suncoast Guy

For one thing, Cape Coral is the third safest city in the state. Can't beat that!

Well yea you can. Port Saint Lucie and Coral Springs . Although recent 2007 data has Coral Springs still at #1, Pembroke Pines at #2, and Boca Raton at #3. Wonder where Cape Coral is this year. Wish I could find the link.

I, for one, don't think Cape Coral is that bad. I would just blow my brains out of boredom there. Fort Myers area has a strange feeling to me thats kind of intangible.

[Suncoast Guy]

Originally Posted by thebigr

With a population increase there is a chance for more crime. Most crimes are not random. The people know each other. In all the years I have lived in Southwest Florida I have never been a victim of crime. But then I do not hang out with riff-raff. Have been around them but don't associate with them. I would walk through any neighborhood in Cape Coral anytime of day without fear.

Originally Posted by Donna-50

I have lived here for 15 years and have never had a problem. Yes we are getting more crime but it is still a safe city, and the population has more than doubled since I have been here. Everyone on my street has lived here for 8 years or more except for 2 houses that are rentals. If you do read on the murders, they know their attacker it isn't random. Yes, I have heard about the grow house busts, but I would rather have a few grow houses then meth labs any day.

City of Cape Coral (broken link)

My family in Cape Coral has lived there as well for 12 years +. They still feel safe. No offense firemed, but I wonder if you are posting negative posts about Cape Coral simply because you don't like it. Some people on here speak highly about the Cape. Forum people on news-press.com also speak highly of the Cape. If Latin Gangs are becoming a problem in Cape Coral, they are probably on the North End of the City, I hear that's where the (no offense) Black's and Mexican's live. Black (African Americans) pose no problem to me, but the Mexican's (Mexican's) are the main percentage of gangs these days (or at least they are here in Manatee County.) My aunt lives in the Southeast part of the Cape, as well as my other aunt. My cousin lives in Southeast Cape. They have no problems. Yes, firemed, I know that all of Cape has crime, I read your posts in other Cape forums where you were agruing with another forum member, but I tend to disagree with that. "thebigr" said that with increased pop., crime will go up, that's true. And, those ratings for safest cities are a crock of crap in my opinion. That would be like me going to a state that I have never been in and saying that this towns an "A", this town's a "D", you need to look more at the facts, not the ratings, and the facts, dispite what people might say including you firemed, is that even though the crime in the Cape has gone up, the pop. has also gone up, so the city can still be considered safe. When I visit Cape, I go to the Coral Point Mall, and the Coralwood Mall, I walk around, visit stores, and I might even sit on one of the benches. I'm not afriad that I'll get blown into a thousand pieces, because I don't think it will happen. Plus, I have found some nice people also walking around that mall as well. If you want to leave Cape Coral firemed, I suggest coming to Bradenton. Gangs, crime and drugs is our motto. After visiting Bradenton, you might want to go back to Cape Coral. Bradenton makes me want to move back to my hometown of Orlando.

My Point: I still think that the town has good.

[Suncoast Guy]

Originally Posted by compelled to reply

Well yea you can. Port Saint Lucie and Coral Springs . Although recent 2007 data has Coral Springs still at #1, Pembroke Pines at #2, and Boca Raton at #3. Wonder where Cape Coral is this year. Wish I could find the link.

I, for one, don't think Cape Coral is that bad. I would just blow my brains out of boredom there. Fort Myers area has a strange feeling to me thats kind of intangible.

That was just a expression, but I know that your compelled to reply (Nobody mark me down, I didn't mean that in a mean way, just a joke!)

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by Suncoast Guy

That was just a expression, but I know that your compelled to reply (Nobody mark me down, I didn't mean that in a mean way, just a joke!)

Ahhhh, it's alright, because, as mentioned, I'm compelled to reply. And I come with a warning .

[Suncoast Guy]

I don't know where I saw this, but a report one time said Cape Coral is the safest city in all of Lee County.

[Rhett_Butler]

Originally Posted by Suncoast Guy

Do you live in Cape Coral currently, firemed?

Based on what you quoted it would seem so... Otherwise speaking of "here" when he isn't "here" wouldn't make much sense.....

[Rhett_Butler]

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Who's trying to stop anyone from moving to Florida??? A question was asked why people have a lot of negative things to say about a town and a resident explained why.....

[firemed]

Originally Posted by Suncoast Guy

I don't understand why so many people on this forum post negitive comments about Cape Coral. Cape Coral is a very nice town. For one thing, Cape Coral is the third safest city in the state. Can't beat that! So, tell me why people post some many negative comments about Cape Coral on this forum--- AND HALF OF THEM DON'T EVEN LIVE IN CAPE CORAL!!

Now, I don't live in Cape Coral now, but 2 years ago I was there. I can tell you from personal experience that the Cape is a nice town. Yes, I still visit. 2 of my aunts still live there, and they are in paradise.

If your looking into Cape Coral, DO IT!! The town is great, and don't let these people tell you the towns bad, because if you google Cape Coral, you'll find the facts.. the town is safe.

MMMMMMMMM Firemed? Fire Medic! what do you think I know? here is your list and good luck selling your investments! A new ranking says the Broward County town of Coral Springs is the safest city in the state and number ten in the nation.

The ranking from the Morgan Quitno Press is based on six different categories of crimes: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft.

In total, 371 cities were ranked and Coral Springs ended up as number ten. Saint Lucie was second best in the Sunshine State and had a national ranking of #25.

Orlando, West Palm Beach and Miami showed up on the low end of the scale. Miami was ranked #327, West Palm checked in at #344 and Orlando had the lowest “safety” ranking in the state coming it at #347 out of 371. But Tampa and Miami were also singled out for showing substantial improvement compared to last year’s ranking.

Here are the Morgan Quitno “Safe City” rankings for Florida towns:

#25 – Port Saint Lucie
#50 – Boca Raton
#59 – Pembroke Pines
#87 – Davie
#89 – Sunrise
#90 – Cape Coral
#94 – Plantation
#141 – Miramar
#147 – Palm Bay
#152 – Hialeah
#160 – Lakeland
#175 – Hollywood
#183 – Melbourne
#218 – Clearwater
#238 – Gainesville
#248 – Jacksonville
#271 – Fort Lauderdale
#274 – Tallahassee
#311 – Pompano Beach
#316 – Tampa
#319 – Miami Beach
#323 – Saint Petersburg
#327 - Miami
#339 – Miami Gardens
#344 – West Palm Beach
#347 – Orlando