Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida
CDP
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University is a small unincorporated community in southern Florida.
Officially, Florida Gulf Coast University is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.41 square miles.
📰 Florida Gulf Coast University News Today
- Art department installs sculpture garden on Florida Gulf Coast University campus WGCU · Aug 14
- How clams and seagrass could save Florida waters FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Aug 5
- FGCU student charged with threat to conduct mass shooting or act of terrorism WINK News · Aug 12
- With Marieb Hall South, FGCU breaks new ground in healthcare education FGCU 360 · Apr 16
- Brian Barrio named FGCU Director of Athletics FGCU Athletics · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Florida Gulf Coast University Unique
- The only place in America named Florida Gulf Coast University — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
- Positioned in southern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Florida Gulf Coast University
- Legno Italian Kitchen — italian
- Marsala Italian Eatery and Pizzeria — italian
- Pelican Larry's Raw Bar and Grill
- The Drift
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florida Gulf Coast University
- Airport Mitigation Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Corkscrew Regional Mitigation Bank · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gator Hole Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Imperial Marsh Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Library Lawn reviews ★
- Rivercreek Pickleball Courts reviews ★
- Rivercreek Tennis Courts reviews ★
- SoVi Green reviews ★
- Verdana Recreational Courts reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.41 sq mi
Coordinates26.4677, -81.7637