Community focus group shares its vision for future of Cape Coral
Published: April 29, 2021 11:06 PM EDT
Updated: April 29, 2021 11:31 PM EDT
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People we spoke to are happy their voices are being heard.
“To be proud of where I live and the community that I’m in and know that I’m a part of it,” Fred Paonessa said.
People at the meeting said the waterways and the quality of the water were at the top of their list.
Moving forward, people also wanted a focus on improving nature and walking trails, as well as outdoor activities and community amenities such as dining and events.
BELLEAIR â It is 51 pages long and required the participation of commissioners, the town manager, the townâs management analyst, department heads, employee surveys, as well as meetings and phone interviews with community leaders, residents, and experts to produce.
It is the town of Belleairâs first strategic plan, a roadmap for identifying and solving issues the small town must solve â and the Town Commission approved it unanimously at its Feb. 16. regular meeting.
The strategic plan was unveiled through a virtual presentation with Angela Crist and Robyn Obdegard of the Florida Institute of Government at USF, who helped Belleair planners create the document. The strategic plan also provides a timeline for identifying, tackling, and resolving issues as well as measuring success.