The Central Florida Expressway Authority’s plan to extend State Road 534 is drawing criticism for cutting through both Split Oak Forest and Eagles Roost, a 232-acre Orange County conservation property.

Maury L. Carter & Associates sold 1,160 acres of Split Oak to Orange County, Osceola County, and the State of Florida in 1994 for $8.6 million, ensuring its preservation as wildlife habitat. Opponents say the new road threatens decades of conservation efforts, while CFX maintains the route was chosen after years of public input.

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People are discussing the future residential development surrounding our 15 +/- ac Commercial Development Opportunity listing on the corner of US Highway 441/27 and Lake Ella Rd. The development proposal, which would bring 542 homes and 100,000 square feet of commercial space to Fruitland Park, will be presented to the Fruitland Park City Commission in July or August.

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