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Living in the Wasteland: An Expose of Disaster Prone Cape Coral, Florida

by Holly Duggins | Oct 23, 2017 | All stories, Coastal News, Events in the News, Florida Coastal News, National Coastal News, Opinion

Ever wonder what its like to live in the center of a disaster prone area? What keeps the residents coming in, and what keeps them coming back? Read more on the trials of residential life in the Cape Coral community here.

Red Tape: The Balance Between Nature and Accomodating Humanity

by Holly Duggins | Oct 23, 2017 | All stories

South Carolina coastal homes are at risk of new legal restrictions due to rezoning of beach front property lines and environmental safety standards. PSDS Dr. Rob Young weighs in on the predicament. Read more here.

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