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Fort Myers council approves 150-foot cell tower at Country Club after objections from golfers and neighbors

Fort Myers City Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a first amendment to an option and ground lease with Towercom 8 LLC to build a 150-foot cellular tower at the Fort Myers Country Club. The vote was 4–2 after public commenters and at least one council member voiced concerns about visual impacts on the golf course.

Fort Myers City Council approved a first amendment to an option and ground lease with Towercom 8 LLC to construct and operate a 150-foot cellular communications tower at the Fort Myers Country Club.

The proposed tower replaces an existing facility that had been removed; staff noted reduced service in the area without the replacement. Council discussed siting and appearance, and…

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