May 12, 2025
Community Collaboration Builds New Beginning for Fluitt Family in Sumter County
By Kyle Coppola
Community Collaboration Builds New Beginning for Fluitt Family in Sumter County
Bushnell, FL – On Friday, a heartwarming celebration marked the dedication of a brand-new home for the Fluitt family—built from the ground up in Bushnell by the talented students of The Villages Charter School Construction Academy, known as the Buffalo Builders and RoMac Building Supply.
(The Buffalo Builders stand as the Fluitt Family looked on smiling and appreciative of their new home. It was an emotional moment for everyone involved. Photo Credit – RoMac Building Supply.)
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, the student-led team took on the ambitious project not only to sharpen their skills, but to make a real difference in the community. Over the course of the build, these future tradespeople gained hands-on experience in every phase of construction—from framing and roofing to finishing touches—while embodying the spirit of service and teamwork.
(The Fluitt family are given the keys to their new home. We are so proud of the community for this effort of providing a roof for this wonderful family. Photo Credit – RoMac Building Supply.)
The occasion was filled with gratitude, smiles, and a sense of pride shared by all who had a hand in the project. The Fluitt family, now officially homeowners, expressed their deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication that went into creating a safe and beautiful space for their future.
This isn’t just a house—it’s a dream come true for this family. This is a testament to what happens when community and education come together for a common cause.”
(The Fluitt family stand with the very students who built the home they are standing in front of. It was a home built with care and purpose. We are very happy for the Fluitt Family. Photo Credit – RoMac Building Supply.)
As the Fluitts prepare to make new memories in their new home, the Buffalo Builders will carry the lessons learned and the impact made into their future careers. We are proud of everyone who had a hand in this project including Romac Building Supply which continues it’s long-time commitment to helping build up Lake & Sumter County.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
