Lighthouse Point committee urges strategic plan, targeted code and branding changes for Federal Highway

The Lighthouse Point economic development committee presented findings from an 18‑month review and a 25‑page report that recommends starting a strategic planning process to define the city’s long‑term economic vision and a set of targeted changes to support businesses along the Federal Highway commercial corridor. Committee chair Natalie Bowe said the work included market analysis, resident and business surveys and engagement with stakeholders and that the report “lays the foundation” for a broader strategic plan while proposing several near‑term, low‑cost changes such as improving the city website and permitting guides to be more business friendly.