By Cindy Peterson
Tired of the Growth? Lake County Launches Series on Growth Management
As conversations around growth and development intensify across Central Florida, Lake County is launching a four-part Growth Management Workshop Series aimed at addressing residents’ concerns and promoting transparency around one of the region’s most pressing issues.
The series, which begins June 2, will explore how Lake County can responsibly manage growth while protecting natural resources, infrastructure, and quality of life. Topics will include land use planning, farmland preservation, infrastructure challenges, and intergovernmental coordination.
“These workshops are aimed at helping us manage growth and infrastructure demands,” Lake County Chairman Leslie Campione says. “But success depends on involvement from all 14 cities and every resident, whether you live in a city or the County’s unincorporated areas. I encourage everyone to participate and help preserve what makes Lake County special.”
Lake County residents have increasingly expressed frustration with rapid development and its impact on traffic, public services, and rural character. The new series is a response to those concerns, creating a forum for open dialogue and practical solutions.
Workshop Schedule
June 2 – Charter County Workshop
1:30 p.m., Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 315 W. Main St., Tavares
Topic: Growth management tools available to charter counties
Partner: Florida Association of Counties
June 10 – Planning 101
2 p.m., Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares
Topic: How planning policies and land development codes guide growth
Partners: Kimley Horn, Planning & Zoning Board
June 23 – Ag Farmlands Workshop
2 p.m., Lake County Board Chambers, 315 W. Main St., Tavares
Topic: Local agriculture challenges and land conservation
Partners: State leaders, 1000 Friends of Florida, UF/IFAS, local ag representatives
June 30 – JPA Roundtable
1 p.m., Venetian Center, Harris Room, 1 Dozer Court, Leesburg
Topic: Joint Planning Agreements with municipalities
Note: Open to the public, no public comment will be taken
The County encourages residents, business owners, and civic leaders to attend and contribute to shaping Lake County’s approach to growth.
For more information, to register, or to provide feedback, visit: www.LakeCountyFL.gov/growth
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
