The massive Seven Islands project more than a decade in the making by the City of Cape Coral moved forward when the city applied for an Army Corps of Engineers permit to build seawalls, dredge and build docks for the infrastructure of the mixed-use development proposed to include residential, commercial and entertainment facilities. The public notice of the application was made on Dec. 4, 2024. The project will encompass seven undeveloped man-made islands located on the east side of the Spreader Canal.
The development is being undertaken by Gulf Gateway Development, which purchased the land from the City but is seeking environmental permits in conjunction with the Cape. Ultimately, the project calls for:
- Condominiums
- Apartments
- A Marriott-branded hotel with 240 rooms
- Fish houses
- Waterfront restaurants
- Tiki bar
- Public marina and boat slips
- Lagoon resort where a beach will be created on the waterfront of the hotel
- More than 10,000 square feet of meeting space
- Commercial spaces
The developer envisions a 10-year build out with the first phase focused on Island 7 and the frontage on Old Burnt Store Road.