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Council supports Tropicana Park license for Cape Coral Rowing Club with fence and occupancy conditions

Cape Coral City Council Committee of the Whole · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Council signaled support for a 10‑year license at Tropicana Park for Cape Coral Rowing Club, conditioned on a perimeter fence (resilient material, around 8 feet), permitted storage/safety-boat arrangements off the floating dock, and a termination-for-convenience notice period extended to 90–180 days (council indicated 6 months is acceptable).

Parks Director Joe Petrella presented a term sheet for a 10‑year license allowing the Cape Coral Rowing Club to use roughly 11,300 square feet at Tropicana Park for equipment storage and youth/adult programs. Petrella explained the club is a 501(c)(3) that trains youth and adult rowers and asked for feedback on operational restrictions and improvements. "Cape Coral Rowing Club shall not make any additions, changes, alterations, or improvements to the premises without the prior written…

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