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Commission approves one‑year lease with Florence Villa CDC for old Jewett Elementary site; commissioner recuses

Winter Haven City Commission · November 11, 2025

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Summary

The commission approved a lease with the Florence Villa Community Development Corporation for the former Jewett Elementary property (115 Avenue R NE) for a one‑year term (starting ~11/11/2025) at $1 per year; the CDC will pay utilities and insurance; one commissioner recused due to a conflict.

The Winter Haven City Commission approved a lease agreement with the Florence Villa Community Development Corporation (CDC) for city property at 115 Avenue R NE, known as the old Jewett Elementary School site.

Staff said the original lease with the CDC dated to 1997 had been extended twice and…

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