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Amid rapid growth in the 1960s, Cape Coral began to flourish, heralded by the construction of essential infrastructure like the Cape Coral Bridge. This landmark facilitated access to Fort Myers and catalyzed a population boom, encouraging more businesses and residents to move into the area. By the end of the decade, Cape Coral's population skyrocketed from a scant few hundred to over 11,000.
However, these progress-driven years were not without challenges. Regulatory scrutiny of land sales practices intensified, as the Rosen brothers found themselves entangled in various controversies related to their marketing methods and treatment of the local ecosystems. The balance between growth and conserving the environment became a significant factor in the discourse surrounding the developing city.