Lake County OKs hundreds of homes, rooftop restaurant in controversial project

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A development project that would increase the number of homes in Howey-in-the-Hills by 65% cleared a big hurdle Tuesday.

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Lake County commissioners on Nov. 1 approved a rezoning request for 294 acres, where the construction of 535 single-family homes, a boat marina, athletic facilities and retail is planned.

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Commissioners also approved a request to amend the property’s future land-use category from rural transition to planned unit development. These actions move the project closer to the start of construction.

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