Cape Coral residents frustrated by noise from Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Residents who live near Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina on Cape Coral Parkway are voicing concerns about loud music disrupting their neighborhood, with police confirming 75 noise complaints as of April 7.

Pamela Harriman, who lives at Clipper Bay Condominiums nearby, said the noise is impacting the area.

"We lived very down here very quietly for 16 years, full-time. And now all of a sudden, this just everything has changed," Harriman said. "It's typically 2 to 3 nights a week."

Kevin Shelton, another resident, described the impact of the noise even inside his home.

"It gets really bad when I'm inside through hurricane glass and as far away from the venue as I can get, and I'm feeling the music in my rear end when I'm sitting on the sofa," Shelton said.

The city noise ordinance limits sound levels to 75 decibels during the day and evening, with slightly later hours allowed on weekends.

Shelton said he has recorded noise levels exceeding the limit.

"I also have a sound app and I record generally consistently. I'm getting readings in the 80s sometimes up to 90s," Shelton said.

Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina declined an interview request but provided a statement to Gulf Coast News addressing the concerns.

"Our team operates within the City of Cape Coral's noise ordinance and actively monitors sound levels to ensure compliance. After hearing concerns from nearby residents, we implemented additional steps to further limit noise. We are also evaluating technologies and other solutions to help minimize sound impact, and will continue to listen and make thoughtful adjustments to our operations whenever possible while adhering to all local regulations."

"We're not getting the full enjoyment out of it," Harriman said when asked if she feels like she’s living in Florida.

Cape Coral police also issued a statement about their approach to noise complaints at Slipaway Marina.

"The Cape Coral Police Department responds to noise complaints at Slipaway Marina the same way we do anywhere in our city—promptly, fairly, and in accordance with our established noise ordinance. When officers respond, they assess whether the sound meets the threshold defined in the ordinance.

"Our approach is grounded in education and reasonable enforcement. In many cases, that begins with a warning and dialogue with the business. If the issue persists, citations and further enforcement action are available.

"We recognize the importance of maintaining a high quality of life in our neighborhoods while also supporting local businesses that contribute to our community. Effective policing in situations like this is about balance—addressing resident concerns while working collaboratively toward practical, lasting solutions."

"The end goal is they stay here. They thrive as a business, but just be better neighbors," said Harriman.

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