FY 2025 BUDGET BOOK - Flipbook - Page 49
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02B Kids
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Orlando Health Emergency Room
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Health Care Columbia (HCA) Emergency Room
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University of Florida Emergency Room
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Pine Meadows Monopole Communications Tower
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Plastic Linings and Coatings Expansion
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Self-Storage - East of S. Fish Camp
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Tommy's Car Wash
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Trout Lake Nature Center
• Zaxby's Restaurant
➢ Building permits have increased in most areas, with 159 single-family permits, one multifamily duplex, and seven commercial building permits; 1,665 residential and commercial
permits total have been requested between October-August 2024; 9,939 construction site
reviews and inspections w e r e c o m p l e t e d i n FY 2023/24.
➢ The City offers an annexation incentive program that adds business and residential properties
to the City.
4. Diversify and expand the commercial/industrial tax base.
➢ All eight lots in Cobb Commerce Park are in various stages of development. Multiple
buildings have been completed. Several others are under construction or have been
approved for construction.
➢ Downtown Eustis - Wolf Branch Brewery, El Marie Pizzeria, My Favorite Things, Paws and
Effect, Roma Pizza, Brick & Barrel Kitchen and Bar, Starr Fit, 127 North Grove multiple tenants,
17 East Magnolia/Foxtail, Mystic Ice Cream, Eustis Shoe and Leather Repair, Eustis Computer
Garage, Van Dee Building multiple tenants, Nila’s Alterations, Finishing Touch expansion,
Eustis Market, and Chris’ Place.
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Over the past several years, new commercial development has occurred along US Hwy 441,
N SR 19, and other areas of the City; plans for retail centers on US 441 have been submitted;
interest in Eustis for the new development has increased.
➢ Development Services will continue to work with the Economic Development Division to
become more economic development-focused and business-friendly, including economic
development and new construction incentive programs.
5. Expand post-secondary educational opportunities within the City.
➢ Coordinate and partner with Lake Technical College/Center for Advanced Manufacturing:
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Lake Technical College opened the Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
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The UCF/Eustis Business Incubator opened in August of 2023 to provide programs and
services to startup businesses. It is housed in the MEGA Workplace building, which offers
low-cost office space and business amenities, e.g. conference room availability.
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The City donated land to Lake Sumter State College for the establishment of a new CDL
Utility Line Worker Training Facility. A preliminary Site Plan has been developed.
6. Develop eco-tourism.
➢ Develop partnerships with local businesses to provide goods and services at City events.
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