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Lake Lorna Doone Rezoning and Event Center

Summary

Two measures rezoned land near Camping World Stadium — 1.4 acres for a parks administration building and 3.9 acres for a Florida Citrus Sports event center. Residents pushed back hard, saying the community wasn't informed and that residential zoning is being stripped away.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The event center was funded through 2023 tourist development tax; the rezoning unlocks CRA and tourist tax funding mechanisms.

✅Who benefits

Florida Citrus Sports, stadium visitors and the city's parks operations.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby residents, who say they were not engaged and fear displacement and loss of attainable housing.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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