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Cape Coral city leaders reverse course, approving rowing club\u2019s Tropicana Park plan<\/p>\n

\"GulfCAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

Cape Coral city leaders approved the Cape Coral Rowing Club’s request to train at Tropicana Park during a meeting Wednesday night, reversing a previous decision made in April. <\/p>\n

In April, the city council denied the club’s request, citing safety concerns, opposition from residents, and suggestions to move the club to Crystal Lake Park. <\/p>\n

Saundra Weston, president of the rowing club, shared her reaction to the decision. <\/p>\n

“I am ecstatic. I’m overwhelmed. I’m blown away. I mean, I didn’t see this coming. I mean, seriously, this is the most amazing, amazing outcome I ever could have expected,” Weston said. <\/p>\n

The club plans to inspect the property at Tropicana Park to ensure it matches their plans before preparing for the start of their season in October.<\/p>\n

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