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Lakeland preservation board flags at‑risk downtown buildings, schedules resurvey workshop
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board added 701 North Florida Ave. and other structures to a watch list after learning a buyer intends to demolish the circa‑1925 property, and staff reported field work is complete for a 1,112‑property resurvey; the board set a workshop for March 27 to review candidate neighborhoods.
The Historic Preservation Board on Feb. 27 was told a realtor’s client intends to demolish the circa‑1925 Traders Furniture building at 701 North Florida Ave., and members agreed to add the property to a board watch list while staff alerts preservation partners.
Staff (referred to in the transcript as Miss Foster) told the board she had received an email from a realtor saying the client intends to demolish the building; she said the property is not in a local historic district or otherwise designated. Board members described the building’s Mediterranean‑revival features, reported…
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