Coach proposes Riverside rowing center; council asks staff to explore logistics
A local rowing coach proposed establishing a Fort Myers Rowing Center at the Riverside Boat Ramp, asking only for space and three parking/trailer spots; council and staff raised questions about boat-launch safety, parking impacts and permitting, and asked staff to negotiate terms if council wants to pursue the idea.
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Stefan Stancia, a rowing coach who said he coached on the national team, told the council the proposed Fort Myers Rowing Center would provide youth programming, college recruiting opportunities and tourism benefits.
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