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Lee County Overhauls Development Rules Despite Group Objections

Lee County officials advanced a plan to eliminate 17 community development rules despite civic and environmental objections.

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Lee County officials advanced a proposal to overhaul local development rules despite objections from civic and environmental groups. [1] A waterfront house at 12798 Dennis Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is listed for sale at an asking price of $13 million. [2] The Zonta Foundation of SWFL and the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva invited 501(c)3 non-profit organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls to apply for a 2027 grant. [3] County officials stated that the changes are designed to simplify regulations. [4] The proposal would eliminate 17 existing community plans. [5] The property is a two-story, 5,400-square-foot home situated on 0.54 acres along the Caloosahatchee River. [6] Applications for the 2027 grants are due by September 14, 2026, and grants will be awarded in January 2027. [7] Grants Committee co-chairs Kathleen Skubikowski and Megan Galgano stated that the Zonta Foundation strives to focus on supporting women to claim their rights as individuals through training, education, and access to healthcare and affordable housing. [8] Kathleen Skubikowski stated that grant applications must focus on one or more of these aspects of empowering women and girls in Lee County. [9] Officials emphasized that the overhaul would not increase development density or intensity. [10] According to Lee County records, the property is currently owned by a trust that purchased it for $1.42 million in 2021. [11] John R. Wood Christie's International Real Estate states the home features two waterfront primary suites, five bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. [12]
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  1. Lee County officials advanced a proposal to overhaul local development rules despite objections from civic and environmental groups. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  2. A waterfront house at 12798 Dennis Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is listed for sale at an asking price of $13 million. · Business Observer
  3. The Zonta Foundation of SWFL and the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva invited 501(c)3 non-profit organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls to apply for a 2027 grant. · Florida Weekly
  4. County officials stated that the changes are designed to simplify regulations. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  5. The proposal would eliminate 17 existing community plans. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  6. The property is a two-story, 5,400-square-foot home situated on 0.54 acres along the Caloosahatchee River. · Business Observer
  7. Applications for the 2027 grants are due by September 14, 2026, and grants will be awarded in January 2027. · Florida Weekly
  8. Grants Committee co-chairs Kathleen Skubikowski and Megan Galgano stated that the Zonta Foundation strives to focus on supporting women to claim their rights as individuals through training, education, and access to healthcare and affordable housing. · Florida Weekly
  9. Kathleen Skubikowski stated that grant applications must focus on one or more of these aspects of empowering women and girls in Lee County. · Florida Weekly
  10. Officials emphasized that the overhaul would not increase development density or intensity. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  11. According to Lee County records, the property is currently owned by a trust that purchased it for $1.42 million in 2021. · Business Observer
  12. John R. Wood Christie's International Real Estate states the home features two waterfront primary suites, five bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. · Business Observer
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