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Oviedo CRA approves call for fauna-or-flora sculpture after debate over native plants
Summary
The City of Oviedo Community Redevelopment Agency governing board on Oct. 20 approved a call to artists for a sculpture themed on Oviedo’s fauna or flora to be located on the east side of Oviedo Boulevard at Center Lake Lane, after members questioned whether the site should instead feature native-plant landscaping and reviewed the project budget.
The City of Oviedo Community Redevelopment Agency governing board voted Oct. 20 to approve funding for a call to artists for a sculpture representing the fauna or flora of Oviedo to be placed on the east side of Oviedo Boulevard at the intersection with Center Lake Lane.
The item, presented as Resolution No. 168-25, prompted extended discussion about whether the narrow planting strip planned for the sculpture should instead—or additionally—feature native Florida plants. Board members referenced an email from a correspondent, identified in the record as Mr. Ford, arguing that placing a sculpture amid non-native landscaping could be ironic and that the city should prioritize living native-plant displays.
Teresa, the CRA presenter, clarified the…
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