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Partly Rural Lake County, FL Closes A Massive $166.5 Million Land Deal: “You Lose The Farm Ambiance"
New developments in Florida are approved every day since, due to Florida's rapidly growing population, the state obviously needs new development to keep up with demand. However, when I write articles about development on rural or farmland - like with JackRBT Farms, Alger Farms, and JMC Groves - some Floridians express sadness. And now there was recently a massive land deal on what was once a rural part of Lake County.
Leesburg could see heavy rain from tropical system in Gulf of Mexico. What to know
While the National Hurricane Center has lowered its predictions for a tropical system to develop in the Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days, AccuWeather forecasters are urging Florida residents make preparations for some possible impacts. "The path of a brewing tropical feature over the southern Gulf of Mexico is almost certain to bring dangers and disruptions from heavy rain and flooding to the Florida Peninsula next week," AccuWeather meteorologists said. ...
Moataz Soliman Discusses Sinkholes in Central Florida and the Threats They Pose in Exclusive Interview
Dr. Moataz Soliman, PE Winter Park Sinkhole in 1981 vs Today Sinkhole Expert and UCF Professor Moataz Soliman Discusses Sinkhole Research in Central Florida Early detection & investigation of sinkholes are crucial for mitigating risks & saving on capital costs. By understanding the causes, we
What we know: Lakefront TV premiere of 'Inside Leesburg' tackles growth and development
LEESBURG — Mulling over planning and zoning issues can yield the hardest decisions that come before the City Commission, says Al Minner, Leesburg's city manager. Because issues around growth have been top-of-mind to many of our area's residents, Lakefront TV, the city-funded TV station, will focus on the topic of growth and...
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