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Welcome to the August 1st edition of South Leesburg Home Construction News, hosted by Mario Nappa. In this episode, we cover major development updates and zoning decisions that will shape the future of the Leesburg area:

📍 Margaretta Estates – Proposed expansion into Yalaha sparks intergovernmental tension
📍 Dilly Lake Project – 300 apartments + retail near SR 27 and Florida Turnpike
📍 Kalos Services HQ – New corporate offices + workforce housing proposal
📍 Shuffleboard Land Controversy – Debate over potential conflict of interest
📍 Planning Commission Blackout – July 24th meeting moved to July 31 and will be included in next month's video (production deadline missed due to travel commitment); a 1000-acre subdivision east of CR48 and south of the Turnpike was voted down by 5-2. Details next month.
📍 Raising Water and Wastewater Impact Fees - higher rates for all ratepayers coming

🗓️ Upcoming votes:
✔️ Margaretta Estates – August 11
✔️ Dilly Lake, Kalos HQ, Shuffleboard Courts – August 25

🔗 Resources and Links:
📄 Julie Garisto’s article on the shuffleboard land issue → Who will hold court? Debate on shuffleboard vs. Forward Paths dominates Leesburg meeting - NewsBreak
📍 Maps & parcel locations → (copy and paste coordinates into browser)
28.679786785300546, -81.85578323114508 = Dilly Lake
28.67312247062113, -81.854774720553 = Kalos Services

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