National Developers/Ferndale

Urged the county to buy the National Developers land as parkland to preserve Lake County's natural character.

A Minneola resident argued the Ferndale property fits every purpose of the voter-approved bond and should be the top priority.

Briefly supported the Ferndale property, noting its connection to the Wekiva corridor and Lake Apopka restoration.

Representing the Green Mountain Scenic Byway, he read a support letter and called the property one-of-a-kind old Florida.

Executive director of Eco Root Sanctuary described the land's ecological and cultural story and offered volunteer stewardship partnership.

An out-of-county visitor urged preservation of the beautiful land amid Minneola's rapid growth.

President of Sorba Orlando described how mountain-bike trails could activate the property and offered volunteer trail-building help.

Representing National Developers, she presented development pressure data, a drive-through video of encroaching construction, and letters of support from cities.