Army Corps of Engineers issued a development permit on July 29 for Tropicana Park in northwest Cape Coral, a project that has been on hold since Aug. 30, 2021. The final site plan for Tropicana Park, located at the west end of Tropicana Parkway West, was revised in June 2022 and includes various features, including a kayak launch, beach area, boardwalk, and floating dock. The park also will offer a multi-use path, fitness stations, a playground, and ample green space. The city will now begin the next phases of development, including soliciting bids for construction of the park, which is anticipated to take a year.