Southwest Florida Hurricane and Red Tide Instrumentation Network for Improved Detection, Forecast, and Public Awareness

Recipient: Florida Gulf Coast University

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Amount of Request: $2.129 million

Details: This project will aid in FGCU’s research to greatly improve hurricane detection and forecast skill, resulting in improved protection of Florida residents and economic sectors (e.g. housing development, tourism, and fisheries). With local stakeholder collaboration they will additionally develop a public platform that focuses on local Southwest Florida hurricane and red tide event prediction, forecast and awareness.

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Fort Myers Beach Stormwater and Utilities Improvement

Recipient: Town of Fort Myers Beach

Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL

Amount of Request: $8 Million

Details: This would repair and provide maintenance for losses resulting from hurricanes as well as harden the existing systems.

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Rosemary Drive Stormwater Drainage and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

Recipient: City of Bonita Springs

Location: Bonita Springs, FL

Amount of Request: $2 Million

Details: This would develop an 80-unit senior affordable housing community to serve seniors on fixed incomes and will replace Royal Palm Towers.

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