The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

A Lee County judge ruled that South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island cannot exceed 912 units, upholding a 2003 agreement. The ruling comes after years of legal battles and concerns from ...

A view of South Seas resort in Captiva Island captured Friday, October 11, 2024. Sand clean up efforts continued after storm surge impact from Hurricane Milton. Aerial image captured via drone.

That means no more than 912 units are allowed at South Seas Island Resort, which occupies about a third of the island. South Seas Resort Ownership Group said it was disappointed, promising an ...