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History of Cape Coral
 
History of Cape Coral
 
Did you ever wonder how this wonderful city we call Cape Coral got started? If you have some time to read a short book you'll learn quite a bit and enjoy the story. "Lies That Came True" is mostly a collection of stories from the early days of Cape Coral. The author, Eileen Bernard, was one of the writers who wrote press releases, arranged publicity, and took note of what was happening during the early development of the city.
 
To feel what it was like in Cape Coral during the late 1950's and throughout the 1960's, take time to read this book. I found it interesting that so many different marketing techniques were used by the company (Gulf American). They posted ads in newspapers and magazines across the country, offered trips to the area, made films to promote the city, had parties to sell people on the area, had sales offices/booths in foreign countries, and the list goes on. The Price is Right television show even bought 25 homes to giveaway to contestants.
 
The book describes how difficult it was for the first residents as very few roads were passable, there were no stores, restaurants, doctors, or schools. For several years ... more

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