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Residents and commissioners press Dade City to finish long-delayed splash pad as amphitheater debate continues
Summary
Residents urged the Dade City Commission to complete the Veterans Park splash pad and associated facilities, while commissioners debated a permanent amphitheater versus a mobile stage, project scope, costs and staffing. The commission did not approve new funding but agreed to discuss details at upcoming meetings.
Dade City residents pressed the city commission on April 28 to finish a long-delayed Veterans Park splash pad and related facilities, and commissioners debated whether to build a permanent amphitheater or pursue a lower-cost, mobile stage.
At the start of the public-comment period, resident Jeff Marler told the commission the splash park has been on the books for years and said he was frustrated that the project remains unfinished. "Let's quit nickel-and-diming these projects and get them done," Marler said, adding that the city needs completed amenities for children and youth.
Multiple speakers raised the same theme. Resident Lisa Simon said the splash pad and restrooms "look beautiful" but urged the commission to finish the job…
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