[OldDave]

Thanks for that web site. It was a real eye opener. You know when I first asked about this the other day, someone said this had all been debated before and there was nothing to find so I shouldn't bother.

Well, perhaps it's the reporter in me, but generally it is hard to do stuff this large without some information being there. Sumter County has great on line stuff that is pretty easy to use. And there was a load of information there. Several owners with the same address, which is the Citizens Bank in Lake Sumter.

Who knows what the developer will finally decide, but as someone said earlier if you had a press that just kept printing money, why wouldn't you.

Clearly they own and/or control huge parcels of land south and east of Brownwood. They can keep building for a long time to come. And I think the outlet mall might be a good idea, although those along highways have not done as well in recent years as those close to big attractions, i.e., Orlando.

Either way, they have the land to surround Brownwood and then some, as I originally asked about. Thatt proposed interchange on the Turnpike will make a great front door to all the new areas.

Is it good or bad. I'm not in any position to judge, but sure looks like they can keep building.

The biggest question is whether the IRS will finally rule and all the subsequent appeals are run. If they cannot do the tax free bonds, I'm sure they'll find another way to do it.

Clearly people love the place. And hell I just asked Lyle to find us some houses to look at, so I'm part of the swarm coming in.

Thanks to all for the great research.

Dave