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Orange County School Board approves sale and redevelopment agreement for Eatonville property
Summary
After extensive public comment and debate, the Orange County School Board approved a purchase-and-sale agreement with Doctor Phillips Charities to develop surplus school district land in Eatonville. Board members said the contract ties part of the $14 million price to development milestones and includes provisions for a museum, housing and educational facilities.
The Orange County School Board voted on Jan. 13 to approve a purchase-and-sale agreement with Doctor Phillips Charities for more than 100 acres of surplus district land in Eatonville, following hours of public comment and board debate.
Supporters, including Member Vanos, told the board the deal offers a financially viable plan that incorporates elements from local workshops and promises educational and community benefits. “This is a win win,” Vanos said during the discussion, urging the board to move forward to protect the property from other uses. Several speakers from Eatonville and surrounding…
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