Cape Coral Council turns down potential storm shutter ordinance
The city introduced storm shutter ordinance drafts aimed at regulating their usage. The council turned down the measure, but there's a catch.
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The city introduced storm shutter ordinance drafts aimed at regulating their usage. The council turned down the measure, but there's a catch.
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