Summary
Some people invested their life savings into building retirement homes in Cape Coral, Florida, but their homes were not completed as promised. The developer, Paul Beattie, took millions from homeowners but did not deliver finished homes. Many families are now left without their dream homes and have postponed retirement plans.
Key Facts
- Cape Coral, Florida, is known for its canals and is a popular place for people to retire.
- Paul Beattie is a local developer who took millions from homeowners to build retirement homes.
- Many people, including the Fitzgeralds and the Kramers, trusted Beattie because of his reputation and previous awards.
- Beattie had been a respected figure in the building community with several awards.
- Homeowners like the Vissepos and the Hayneses were left with incomplete homes despite paying large sums of money.
- The Kramers sold their previous home and lived in a rental as they waited for their new home to be built.
- Delays in construction meant that some families missed out on important moments, such as spending time with aging relatives.
