The demolition of the final building for the Bimini East project began Tuesday, concluding the razing of all structures for the intended economic development initiative for the South Cape.
Community Redevelopment Agency Project Manager Zac Gogel said four months into the project, they are tearing down the last building with a total of 47 sites demolished.
There is still some active work to be done within the 19 acres of various-sized “blighted” parcels south of Cape Coral Parkway between Tarpon Court and Coronado Parkway, purchased by the CRA in August 2024.
That work includes degrading the lots, digging out the swales and pulling out culverts.
“The structures are down. Two weeks ago, we had our last tenant vacate as well,” Gogel said.
They are collaborating with other staff members from the CRA and the city of Cape Coral to organize a developer’s meeting in May to discuss their vision for that area. From there, they will build a request for proposals and get that out in mid-June, if not sooner, with the hopes of having contracts from developers by the end of the year.