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Planning Commission Expands Waivers for HVAC, Generators, Solar Installations
At a public hearing on October 27, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously passed a resolution expanding eligibility for administrative waivers for installing air conditioning equipment, emergency generators, and solar energy system components. Currently, certain limitations related to impermeable coverage, vegetation removal, and developed area apply to HVAC equipment, emergency electrical...
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SWFL water infrastructure faces a costly crossroads | Opinion
Every time we turn on a faucet or flush a toilet, we depend on infrastructure most of us rarely see. Beneath Southwest Florida’s growth lies a pressing question: Can our water and wastewater systems keep pace — and can residents afford what comes next? That question brought regional utility leaders together October 22 at Florida Gulf Coast University for a panel hosted by the Southwest Chapter of the Florida Water Environment Association. Their discussion deserves attention beyond the engineering community. Decisions about pipes, treatment plants and water reuse affect household budgets, public health and the waterways that help define our region. Growth creates an obvious need for additional capacity. But utilities must also replace aging equipment, maintain existing networks and manage rising construction costs. Cape Coral Utilities Director Jeff Pearson discussed the city’s Utilities Expansion Program (UEP), which brings drinking water, sewer service and reclaimed irrigation water to neighborhoods previously served by private wells and septic systems. His account illustrated the financial challenge of extending infrastructure as construction becomes more expensive. Established communities face a related problem: maintaining and replacing older systems with fewer opportunities for new development to help support those investments. Residents understandably question higher bills and assessments.
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The Island at West Bay Club tops out as Estero rarity
The Island at West Bay Club is developer Kolter Urban’s latest ode to exclusivity: a luxury residential tower within a private country club community on Estero Bay. Manhattan Construction workers recently reached the tower’s 24th floor, where future residents may one day relax by a rooftop pool with soaring views of the bay, the barrier islands and the Gulf beyond.
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The Thrifty Apartment
10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home
Buying a first home has long been a major financial goal, but it is becoming harder for many young Americans to reach. An analysis by Clever Real Estate using 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 fell from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36-point drop. The... The post 10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .
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Englewood After Dark: New Monthly Night Market Sparks Thursday Night Upgrade at Pioneer Plaza
Thursday nights in Englewood just got a serious upgrade. We already have the reopening of the weekly Englewood Farmers Market, but now GBack Media has shaken things up with their first Night Market, which launched October 22, 2026. The Outsiderz Band took the stage at Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn St., and the crowd buzzed with energy all night as live music filled the air.
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5.1-Acre Naples Senior Living Campus Sells For $10 Million
BH Group and Gold Standard of Care have acquired AdviniaCare Naples, an approximately 5.1-acre senior living and skilled nursing campus at 7801 Airport-Pulling Road North in Naples, Florida, for $10 million. The partnership plans to reposition the property under the AHAVA senior living brand. The campus includes an assisted living...
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Costco coming to Cape Coral
A prominent national retailer that specializes in bulk buying is preparing for its first location in Cape Coral. Costco Wholesale is poised to become another major retailer among the Cape’s growing commercial landscape. The future Costco is planned for 600 Chiquita Blvd. S. Plans include an approximately 165,000-square-foot warehouse...
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A Fresh Start at Merchants Crossing: New 55,000-Sq-Ft Publix Set to Open Early November
Publix Super Market at Merchants Crossing in Englewood, Florida, is coming back in early November 2026. The rebuilt store, now called Store #2091, will welcome shoppers at 1500 Placida Rd Suite C, right in Charlotte County. It’s not just the old market with a facelift; they’re opening with about 55,000 square feet, plus a pharmacy and a brand-new liquor store.
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24-Story ‘The Island at West Bay Club’ Advances Toward 2027 Completion at 5100 Baybridge Blvd, Estero, FL
Kolter Urban has topped out on a 24-story luxury development in Lee County. The Island at West Bay Club, located within the 868-acre West Bay Club Community in Estero, will comprise 86 homes. The “estate-scale residences” will feature three and four bedrooms, measuring 3,300 to more than 6,270 square feet. In-unit features include but aren’t limited to private-access elevators, 10-foot-high ceilings, and wraparound terraces with views of the surrounding waterways.
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Farmers market favorite opens first Fort Myers restaurant
At first, Twila Mae just chuckled at the idea. About seven years ago, her grandson Landon Stevenson was thinking about starting a chicken salad business, selling it at local farmers markets. “She thought it was such a simple food,” Stevenson said. “She didn’t think it would resonate with people. But now she’s super proud.” And she should be. Stevenson not only found success at farmers markets throughout Southwest Florida , but he also opened his first brick-and-mortar on Oct. 23. “What started as a little family business became something much bigger,” he said during the debut of his quick-service restaurant along South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers . It’s in the same San Carlos Park plaza that houses Spice Club Indian Grill, right behind the McDonald’s. And did we mention Stevenson named it Twila Mae’s Chicken Salad in honor of his grandma? “She’s 89 and lives in Missouri,” he said. “She’ll come here in January or February.” Twila Mae’s story begins at local farmers markets What she’ll find is a business that’s come a long way since 2020. “Our first farmers market was in Bonita Springs,” Stevenson said. “It was just my wife (Katie) and I. We started in the