Resident Says Church's Large Cross Ruining View Of West Orlando
Posted: 7:52 am EDT April 3, 2008Updated: 10:31 am EDT April 3, 2008
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A large cross in Orange County is causing quite a controversy. It stands 199 feet tall and sits in front of the First Baptist Central Florida church on Good Homes Road near Colonial Drive.
SLIDESHOW: Images Of The 199-Foot Tall Cross
The church says it wanted people to realize a church was there. While some like the cross, others are concerned it could ruin the landscape and set a bad precedent for allowing large signs in the area."It's a cross. It serves no other purpose other than to let people know we're here," said Wil Santiago.Others disagree with it."It's a waste of money. It's also ruining the view. Florida is known to have flat lands," Adam Tanzi said.The church said it spent $1 million on the structure and county leaders made an exception for them to build the big cross. Church leaders hope it will attract more people to the church so more people will hear the word of God.
SLIDESHOW: Images Of The 199-Foot Tall CrossThe church says it wanted people to realize a church was there. While some like the cross, others are concerned it could ruin the landscape and set a bad precedent for allowing large signs in the area."It's a cross. It serves no other purpose other than to let people know we're here," said Wil Santiago.Others disagree with it."It's a waste of money. It's also ruining the view. Florida is known to have flat lands," Adam Tanzi said.The church said it spent $1 million on the structure and county leaders made an exception for them to build the big cross. Church leaders hope it will attract more people to the church so more people will hear the word of God.
Copyright 2008 by wftv.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Pump Patrol 
Theme Park Guide 
Central Florida's Medical City 
Bored Room 
Buy It For Half 
