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Eminent domain land acquisition is in the forecast in the Village of DeLuna and possible other Villages along the Sabal gas line. I understand there are over1500 homes that will be affected. Sabal is going to put another gas pipeline along side the existing pipeline and it will effect all residence along the walking path where the existing pipeline is.this will,of course,lower the value of your property. This should be a concern. A small group in DeLuna have been talking to a lawyer. This pipeline,to my understanding,will probably be put in by 2029. Sabal will offer nothing or a very small amount for the value of the property they take. It is important that you see an eminent domain lawyer asap and that an eminent domain appraisal is done before Sabel lowballs you. We have a small group in DeLuna that have met with an attorney already. I hope this informs all resident who reside along the present gas line.
"Juries routinely awarded landowners significantly more than the initial valuations. For example, in Sunderman Groves, the jury awarded $309,500 compared to Sabal's initial offer of $56,800. Other landowners, like the Thomas family in Levy County, secured major payouts exceeding $1.3 million after years of litigation"

Multiply x 1,500 homes and you can see this is not very likely