Tavares/Lake County Infrastructure & Development
Key Questions
What land sale occurred on County Line Rd in Umatilla?
A 25-acre parcel on County Line Rd in Umatilla sold for $799,000 (MLS# G5110272). Estimated mortgage is $3,884/month.
What is the Mount Dora/Lake Co CRA deal about?
A CRA deal avoids a lawsuit and includes Simpson's 783 homes plus EMS/transport near Umatilla. It's part of ongoing infrastructure developments.
What petition is Ryan Chamberlin pursuing?
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) seeks a citizen ballot petition to eliminate property taxes in Florida.
When is the Minneola Commerce Center expected?
The Minneola Commerce Center is slated for Q4 2026 completion, amid broader Tavares/Lake County infrastructure like CSX rail trail and sinkhole repairs costing $2.5M.
What development approvals and loans are available?
A PUD hearing is set for April 13; homes/rentals, rebuilds, SunRail, and McLea on April 6 are progressing. SBA loans are available through Nov 4.
Umatilla County Line Rd 25ac $799k sale; Mount Dora/Lake Co CRA deal avoids lawsuit (Simpson 783 homes, EMS/transport near Umatilla); Ryan Chamberlin tax petition; Minneola Commerce Center Q4 2026; CSX rail trail; sinkhole $2.5M; PUD Apr13; homes/rentals; McLea Apr6; rebuilds; SunRail. SBA loans thru Nov4.