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Developers pitch retail and medical tenants for city-owned parcel; council recalls prior decision not to sell

Mentor on the Lake City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Developers Mark Veloxby and partner Torry told Mentor on the Lake council they are interested in a vacant city-owned parcel between Holly and Miami for small retail or medical uses; council members reminded them the city previously decided not to sell the Andrews site, citing future municipal needs and vacancy risks.

Mark Veloxby and his partner Torry presented to the Mentor on the Lake City Council seeking feedback on a vacant city-owned parcel between Holly and Miami. The developers described decades of retail and commercial experience and said they had circulated a written proposal in advance.

Veloxby said the team had been approached by KeyBank to expand branch networks and, while that specific location did not proceed, they discovered a nearby city-owned lot they believe could…

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