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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly hopes to make history with election night win
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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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Planning Commission Backs Alcohol Service Rule Change
At its Oct. 27, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission discussed a possible amendment to the Land Development Code that would allow establishments to serve wine without meeting the restaurant standard for food sales. Island Time Wine currently operates a retail wine shop with a tasting room at 2407 Periwinkle Way...
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SWFL leaders rally in Cape Coral for last stand on Amendment 3
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)— Emergency response leaders ended a statewide Vote No on Amendment 3 tour in Cape Coral. They said the proposal could cut local department budgets and force communities to replace lost property tax revenue with new charges or other funding. Department heads from state and local...
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Dead grass, trash blanket Cape Coral canal as couple pushes for cleanup plan
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — They bought the dream... a home on the water. However, for Margaret and Carl Bohne, the view from their Cape Coral backyard has become anything but picture-perfect. "We were away for most of the summer, but we came back about a month ago, and we're...
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Collier commissioners approve mixed-use development in East Naples
Collier commissioners approved a mixed-use development with workforce housing in East Naples. On Oct. 27, the board voted unanimously in favor of the project, despite opposition. Some residents raised concerns about "commercial creep" and its impacts on traffic, safety and noise in their neighborhood. The opposition included pushback from the...
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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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Sanibel beautification project could slow traffic Nov. 7-20
SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—The City of Sanibel Public Works Department will begin an island-wide mulching and landscape beautification project on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Work is expected to continue through Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. The city said the project is part of its ongoing effort to enhance the island's appearance, improve landscaped areas and maintain Sanibel's natural beauty for residents and visitors.