Seminole commissioners hand developer $740K to help redevelop old Flea World site
This is what it looks like when Republican-led county officials do the kind of things that Democrats are generally accused of doing. Real Estate development seems to be a common problem in politics.
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Seminole County commissioners today, acting as the board for the 17-92 Community Redevelopment Agency, agreed to hand $740,000 to the developer of the old Flea World property to help pay for the demolition of the property.
The 4-to-1 decision came in a commission chamber packed with residents, most of whom opposed giving the developer, 17-92 Five Points LLC, the grant money.
“This is a major catalyst project that if successful will help recreate a great deal of opportunities along the 17-92 corridor,” Commissioner Lee Constantine said.
But Seminole resident H. Alexander Duncan was among several residents who spoke against giving the money to the developer.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/seminole/os-flea-world-demolition-seminole-commissioners-20170725-story.html
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