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Seven Islands Project Moves Ahead With Shoreline Stabilization Work. The Seven Islands development in northwest Cape Coral is moving forward with shoreline-stabilization work while the broader waterfront project remains under construction. The work is separate from the mangrove-restoration issue and is aimed at securing canal and island edges. This development update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/

Cape Coral Steps Up Enforcement Against Unlicensed Contractors. Cape Coral is highlighting enforcement against unlicensed contracting as construction and storm-recovery work continue across the city. Officials are warning property owners to verify credentials before hiring and are pursuing cases involving unauthorized work. This consumer update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/

St. Jude Dream Home Campaign in Southwest Florida Targets One Million Dollars. The local St. Jude Dream Home campaign is aiming to raise $1 million through this year’s showplace effort. The fundraiser ties Southwest Florida homebuilding and community sponsorships to pediatric cancer research and treatment. This community update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/

Ranger Rob Howell Resigns From Fort Myers Beach Environmental Board. Rob Howell, known locally as Ranger Rob, resigned from the Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force. The volunteer advisory board is appointed by Town Council and works on coastal and environmental issues. This government update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/

Victor Arias and Jim Schwartzel Advance in District 19 Race. Democrat Victor Arias and Republican Jim Schwartzel won their respective primaries in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The two now advance to the November election for the seat representing much of Lee County and surrounding areas. This government update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/

Amanda Cochran Unseats Lee County Commissioner Trish Petrosky. Amanda Cochran defeated District 5 Commissioner Trish Petrosky in a universal primary viewed as a referendum on Lee County development. Cochran won about 55 percent of the vote to Petrosky’s 45 percent, allowing all county voters to participate. This government update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/2026/08/cochran-unseats-desantis-appointee/

Jada Langford Fleming Reelected to At-Large School Board Seat. Jada Langford Fleming won another term in Lee County School Board District 6, an at-large seat decided countywide. Her reelection was one of two school-board contests settled outright in the August primary. This education update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/breaking-news/2026/08/18/fisher-langford-fleming-re-elected/

Sam Fisher Wins Another Term on Lee County School Board. Sam Fisher won reelection to the Lee County School Board District 1 seat. With all district precincts reporting, Fisher received 16,895 votes, or 57.93 percent, defeating Jenn McDaigle for a four-year term. This education update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/breaking-news/2026/08/18/fisher-langford-fleming-re-elected/

Two Lee School Board Races Head to November Runoffs. Two of four Lee County School Board contests were decided in the primary, while Districts 4 and 5 advanced to November runoffs because no candidate received a majority. The results keep two major education-governance races active through the general election. This education update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/swfl-news/2026/08/school-board-results-two-races-decided-two-races-head-to-run-offs/

Cape Coral Voters Approve Three City Charter Amendments. Cape Coral voters approved all three charter amendments on the Aug. 18 primary ballot. The measures address city-government procedures, including selection of the mayor pro tem and residency-related language. This government update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/breaking-news/