Cape Coral city leaders reverse course, approving rowing club’s Tropicana Park plan

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. 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. Saundra Weston, president of the rowing club, shared her reaction to the decision. "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. 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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Cape Coral Rowing Club scrambling after city council said no to using Tropicana Park Cape Coral Rowing Club's Tropicana Park storage plan faces neighborhood opposition Cape Coral Rowing Club protests Tropicana Park opening over denied relocation Cape Coral Rowing Club's temporary facility burglarized, officers confirm Cape Coral Rowing Club president believes vandals scoped out facility before theft Growing sport vs growing city: What will happen to the Cape Coral Rowing Club DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.