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🚧 South Leesburg Home Construction News – June 2025 Update | Growth, Development & Infrastructure 🚧

Welcome to another episode of South Leesburg Home Construction News—your monthly source for the latest updates on growth, development, and planning in the Leesburg area. While these projects are outside of The Villages, they tie into a larger conversation about infrastructure funding across Lake County. With a $710 million infrastructure shortfall looming, it's likely that current Lake County residents will bear the financial burden to close the gap, and the residents of Lake Denham, Dabney, and Newell, as well as the future residents of The Renaissance and Secret Promise will be affected.

Based on the great feedback from our first episode, I’ll now be releasing new episodes on the 1st of every month, covering the most relevant updates from:
• Leesburg City Commission
• Leesburg Planning Commission
• Lake County Commission
• Lake-Sumter MPO Community Advisory Committee (when applicable)
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📌 In This Episode:
🔹 Margaretta Estates PUD
196-acre project proposing 586 detached homes at CR48 & Number 2 Rd. Learn about the annexation plans, school impact fees, traffic concerns, and Planning Commission’s 3-2 vote to deny.
🔹 Dilly Lake Multifamily & Gas Station Project
300 apartments + commercial space at SR 27 & the Turnpike. See the site layout, proposed amenities, and why the Commission voted 5-0 to approve.
🔹 Lake County Commission Meeting Highlights (May 20)
Commissioner Parks pushes for a Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) to replace the outdated ISBA. Major discussion around a $710 million road infrastructure shortfall and funding strategies.
🔹 Old Mill Subdivision & Radio Road Update
Environmental concerns resurface as the county prepares to formally respond ahead of the final vote on June 9th.
🔹 City Commission Commentary (May 27)
Insight into ongoing ISBA/JPA negotiations and a critical look at how unchecked development and poor planning are leaving Leesburg residents to foot the infrastructure bill.
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📣 Don’t Miss the Commentary Segment:
Is Leesburg growing too fast, too recklessly? Hear my take on how years of over-approvals are coming to a head — and why we need stronger leadership and planning accountability now more than ever.

https://youtu.be/3wyyTWxzNHE?si=TtlI2ryklGQuyE3v