Residents urge caution on large Far Reach Ranch proposal, say wetlands and process concerns remain

Oct 16, 2025

Residents at Tavares— planning meeting warned the 1,352-acre Far Reach Ranch proposal risks wetlands loss and said the application does not reflect long-range planning; staff said the project is still in staff review and that comments were routed to departments on Oct. 9.

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Several residents raised strong objections to the Far Reach Ranch development during the public-comment portion of the Tavares Planning & Zoning Board meeting on Oct. 16, saying the proposal conflicts with prior comprehensive-plan work and may threaten wetlands.

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