Fort Myers Beach council hears officials: residential flood panels are not permitted under current guidance Technical staff and outside experts told the council that FEMA/FDEM guidance and Florida building code treat dry floodproofing attached to residential structures in V and coastal A zones as noncompliant; staff said five prior permits are being rescinded and the town will publish public guidance and require applicants to consult floodplain and building staff.

Fort Myers Beach officials are cracking down on residential flood panels, warning that their installation could jeopardize community insurance and compliance with critical safety standards.

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COSAC staff warn of sophisticated invoice scam after website scraping of applicant data Committee members reported a scam in which someone scraped COSAC application data and sent realistic $4,000 invoices to applicants; staff reported incidents to IT and members suggested adding a fraud‑warning on the online form and improving applicant guidance.

A sophisticated scam has emerged, targeting applicants with realistic $4,000 invoices after scraping data from the COSAC website—are you at risk?

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Commission hears Solar Rights Act guidance: permits cannot be denied, aesthetics may be reviewed under Standards 9 and 10 Assistant Director Ashley Atkinson briefed the commission on the California Solar Rights Act and Secretary of the Interior Standards 9 and 10. Staff said jurisdictions may not deny permits but may request alternative configurations that do not increase cost or reduce efficiency beyond a 10% threshold under Civil Code Section 714.

Historic properties can harness solar energy without losing their charm—find out how new guidelines are shaping the future of sustainable preservation!

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Octorara board removes 'safe harbor' language from high school handbook to align with state guidance After discussion, the board approved removing a 'safe harbor' provision from the high school student/parent handbook to align handbook language with board policy and recent state guidance that requires reporting of weapon violations.

The Octorara Area School District has just voted to remove a controversial "safe harbor" provision from its handbook, igniting a heated debate over student safety and weapon definitions.

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Nantucket Store Owner Seeks Temporary Signage Solutions Ahead of Departure Store owner requests guidance on short-term signage for high-end Italian clothing shop.

A new store owner in Nantucket is caught in a struggle between attracting customers and preserving the island's historical charm—can temporary signage bridge the gap?

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St Pete Beach adopts voluntary lighting guidelines for turtle-friendly compliance City establishes voluntary technical guidance to help property owners meet sea turtle lighting standards.

St. Pete Beach is taking a proactive step to protect sea turtles with new voluntary lighting guidelines that make compliance easier for property owners.

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