To build Emerald Lakes, a Tampa developer plans to fill in almost 102 acres of natural wetlands in southwest Palm Bay, to make way for thousands of homes. The public has until Nov. 21 to comment on ...

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Newcomers keep the local economy humming, but add to the burden on natural resources — such as fresh water — and the toll on fish and wildlife, as habitat dwindles and pollution and fishing pressure ...