no one has to 'give up' property for roadway improvements. property owners are compensated, and it is all legal, falling under the umbrella of 'eminent domain'. i am glad that the trees are saved. unfortunately the developer of the villages has already removed quite a few very large trees in the new Villages of Fruitland Park area. the property has very few trees on it as it is, and i do not understand why any existing trees have to be removed.
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