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Leesburg-based aggregates manufacturer pursues future w/employee ownership

Hear from this local company on what motivated the pursuit of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and what it means for future expansion.

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The Villages developer sets closing month & price for 1,115-acre deal in Leesburg

Your update on the latest for this massive pending land deal in Lake County, and the number of homes and new retail development anticipated to follow.

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Leesburg seeks construction manager for new lakefront community center

Learn what this growing Lake County city wants in a CMAR to lead work in the fall on a new community center building at Venetian Gardens Park.

By Bob Moser

Feb 19, 2018

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Leesburg approves rezoning of 2,631 acres for The Villages w/developer's agreement

Insight on the massive residential and retail entitlements granted to The Villages as it expands its footprint southward into Lake County.

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New Leesburg-area mall owners update city on new tenants, investment efforts

Learn which new tenants the South Florida-based investment group has signed for Lake County's only mall in just 60 days, and a shift in future outparcel plans.

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Leesburg OKs design of new lakefront community center, eyes 2018 CMAR bids

Learn more about the new public amenity investment planned by this Lake County city, and the timeframe expected for construction firms to be sought.

By Teresa Burney

Dec 19, 2017

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South Florida CRE investors pay $23M for Leesburg mall, plan lease-up & growth

Learn who the latest investors are to take a shot at reviving Lake County's primary mall, the experience they bring, and their need for a retail broker.

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Hill Gray Seven puts Leesburg retail site under contract for redevelopment

Insight on this local developer's latest CRE investment planned, and its continued pursuit of value-add sites for national tenants in Orlando's outer rings.

By Bob Moser

Oct 25, 2017

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Renovation-focused investor pays $1.1M for Leesburg Opera House

Learn more about the buyer, and the history of one of this Lake County city's oldest buildings.

By Teresa Burney

Oct 15, 2017

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Leesburg church plans second building near The Villages of Fruitland Park

Learn more about what this local church will do with segments of 200 acres of dairy land it inherited from a former congregant.

By Teresa Burney

Aug 7, 2017

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Leesburg seeks architect for new aquatics center, engineer for utility lines

Early insight on two projects this growing Lake County city will invest in, and opportunity it offers to civil engineering and architecture firms.

By Bob Moser

Jul 28, 2017

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RNR Tire Express expands into Lake County via Leesburg

Details from the company's founder on the new retailer's timeline over the coming months, and the type of former auto business building it will be renovating.

By Teresa Burney

May 15, 2017

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The Villages buys more land in Leesburg

The huge homebuilder of active adult communities has started to leave a paper trail on a possible new development.

By Teresa Burney

Feb 7, 2017

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Florida Hospital Waterman banks 2nd piece of land in past two months

Details on how much the Lake County hospital is spending on land and where it is focusing asset buys for future development.

By Teresa Burney

Jan 24, 2017

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Lake County owner of 640 acres seeks rezoning & like-minded developer partner

Learn what this family's goals are for 640 acres of ranch land near Leesburg, with annexation and entitlements ahead in anticipation of sale to a developer.

By Teresa Burney

Sep 13, 2016

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Jenkins Auto Group buys fourth dealership in Leesburg

One of the area's largest auto groups continues a dealership buying binge in Lake County.

By Teresa Burney

May 23, 2016

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Former custom homebuilder plans new type of assisted living product in Leesburg

The Lake County city would house the fourth project for the new developer's assisted living concept.

By Teresa Burney

Mar 10, 2016

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AutoZone continues expansion tear in Lake County

With its latest parcel purchase in Leesburg, retailer AutoZone is rapidly expanding in Lake County with new stores near its main competitor, with recent or planned openings in Eustis, Lady Lake, Clermont and more.

By Teresa Burney

Nov 29, 2015

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Leesburg poised for growth spurt

A high-end condo development waiting to be annexed into Leesburg is just the latest in several annexations poised to expand the city boundaries.

By Teresa Burney

Nov 12, 2015

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Fun Zone brings vitality back to Leesburg's Mall

The combination arcade, bowling alley, restaurant and party room is drawing people back into the renovated mall, and retailers are starting to notice.

By Teresa Burney

Nov 11, 2015

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First Baptist Church of Leesburg plans development for 200 acres

Dairy land in Fruitland Park was left to the church by a former member, and First Baptist is in early-stage planning for a second church, and commercial development.

By Teresa Burney

Nov 3, 2015

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Coreslab pays $1M for 75 acres in Leesburg industrial park

The precast concrete producer will move from Orlando to build a new state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot plant.

By Teresa Burney

Oct 20, 2015

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Tavares, Leesburg team up to attract seaplane business

The cities will showcase their attributes at a trade show in Las Vegas. Meanwhile Leesburg is building a $2.6 million ramp out of Lake Harris and to the Leesburg airport tarmac.

By Teresa Burney

Sep 4, 2015

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Coreslab close to purchasing Lake County land for new manufacturing plant

The City of Leesburg is expecting Coreslab to close on its purchase of 75 acres in the city¿s 470 Commerce Park in about 10 days, said Michael Rankin, the city¿s economic development director.

By Teresa Burney

Sep 4, 2015

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Owner pitches Leesburg mall for national retailers, outparcel tenants at ICSC

New tenants, AMC Theaters' $6 million renovation and a 30,000-square-foot Fun Zone opening in October highlight the former Lake Square Mall's rapid turnaround.

By Bob Moser

Sep 1, 2015

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New Lake County veteran's clinic underway

Site work is underway for a new Veterans Administration Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) across from Waterman Hospital in Lake County.

By Teresa Burney

Jun 22, 2015

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Former Lake Square Mall aims to create entertainment mecca

The Turkish owner of Leesburg's tired and dated shopping mall revealed a sweeping new plan Tuesday to revitalize it.

By Teresa Burney

May 13, 2015