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Charlotte rejects waterway cut-thru after resident opposition

October 16, 2025
By Angela McPhillips
Nearly an hour of public comment centered on the proposed Manchester Waterway Cut-Through Project during Tuesday’s Charlotte County Commission meeting. Residents voiced strong opposition, citing the estimated $27 million cost – which could potentially double property taxes – and concerns over environmental impacts.  One resident said, “I’m afraid of flooding. I’m afraid of sea grass […]

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