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I believe all candidates should be given the opportunity to help this county. Any candidate who wants to protect taxpayers and increase our safety, health and welfare deserves a shot at our consideration. Let's help Sarah make a difference!

votesarahdennis.com Welcome to the official page for Sarah Almeida Dennis, candidate for Marion County Commissioner, District 1. Sarah is committed to making Marion County the best place to live for all its residents. With a focus on sustainable growth, community safety, and preserving the cherished values of our distr...

Non-profit organization share concern on Jumbolair Airplane Community expansion Members of a non-profit organization in Marion County are sharing their concerns over a potential expansion of a housing development.

it will happen here - the odds say so. No one should have to worry like this.

Video Several killed after small plane crashes into Florida mobile home park Several people have died after a small plane crashed into a mobile home in Clearwater on Thursday night, a fire official said.

With 20 private airports in the county it can happen almost anywhere - supporting us is supporting you.

Yes!!!

Marion commissioners vote to accept donated 137-acre parcel for new animal shelter Also during the meeting, three organizations focused on helping animals were awarded grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.

Please sign this petition! You can help save Marion county from a very dangerous proposal to expand a private airport in northeast Ocala into a major private airport filled with all sorts of dangers. I humbly ask you to help your county stay safe from many dangers posed by this plan. Here is why.... https://www.change.org/p/halt-rezoning-and-expansion-efforts-threatening-ocala-s-rural-farmland?signed=true&fbclid=IwAR0KkI2xtjzZb_JPk6CcYV91j_dX-T5zRDz3FMIqXkwN2NI2i0G1m89iSiw

Sign the Petition Halt Rezoning and Expansion Efforts Threatening Ocala's Rural Farmland.

https://www.wcjb.com/2023/11/29/marion-county-residents-protest-potential-jumbolair-estates-residential-expansion/

Marion County residents protest potential Jumbolair Estates residential expansion “No one is for this. It’s going to destroy our lifestyle here."

We are the residents of the community surrounding Jumbolair/JumBullAir in Ocala, FL. Our peaceful rural life is under threat by Mr. Bull and Mr. Tillman’s firm's plans to rezone our farmland for high-density housing, expand air traffic, and increase automotive traffic. This is not just about our homes; it's about preserving our way of life against the encroachment of urbanization.

Our concerns are not unfounded. Studies have shown that rezoning rural areas for urban development can lead to significant environmental damage including pollution, loss of biodiversity, and increased carbon emissions (source: Environmental Protection Agency). Moreover, such developments strain local infrastructure like roads, schools, emergency services and public utilities which are already stretched thin in our community.

We fear that these changes will irreversibly harm our environment and disrupt the tranquility we cherish so much in this area. We don't want to see the profits of a few individuals come at such a high cost to us all.

heavy plane traffic is brutally difficult for our horses and livestock - they deserve better.

We urge you to stand with us against this impending destruction of our beloved community by stopping Mr. Bull and Mr Tillman’s firm from proceeding with their plans for rezoning Jumbolair/JumBullAir area into high density housing.

Let's save our farmland! Let's save Ocala! Please sign this petition today.



FROM S.O.R.A. ( Save Our Rural Areas)

Jumbolair Community, between West Anthony Road and NE Jacksonville Road, is located within the Countywide Primary Spring’s Protection Overlay Zone (PSPOZ) and is facing a dramatic rezoning change - please read!

The applicants, David Tillman, P.E, as agent for the property owner, Robert A. Bull (representing multiple owners), seek to change the Future Land Use designation from Rural Land to Low Residential, ±289.08 acres; from Low Residential to Medium Residential, ±39.26 acres; and from Rural Land to Commercial, ±30.28 acres; totaling ±358.62 acres of the entire ±449.66-acre project. A portion of the subject property is situated inside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and the other portion is located within the Farmland Preservation Area (FPA).

After initial negotiations between interested parties, which would have taken the 39-acre parcel of land within the FPA off the land use change, and to co-ordinate increases within the UGB with the purchase of transfer of development rights (TDRs are credits bought from rural land owners who place their properties in conservation easements). Ultimately, the developer has dismissed the proposed solutions and is pursuing the original plan.

This will increase density from the current density of 100 to 450 dwelling units. The 39-acre parcel in the FPA will increase from 39 units to 157 multi-story units and an increase of an additional 350 aircraft and a helicopter school!

SORA agrees with the county staff’s decision on 10/30/23 to deny the application.

Any zoning change must be supported by competent substantial evidence that the zoning change is

1.Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

2.Compatible with surrounding properties.

3. Is in the public interest.

None of these criteria have been met. On top of that, the change could add an additional 350 aircraft to the neighborhood, up from the 50+/- now. Also, there is talk of a helicopter school! As anyone with livestock can attest, low-flying aircrafts are a cause of concern, and the noise has a serious impact on the right to peaceful enjoyment of one’s homestead.

Even though the majority of the property falls within the UGB, under the county’s own rules Policy 2.1.13: Protection of Rural Neighborhoods

Marion County shall recognize “rural neighborhoods” that occur within or outside of the UGB deserve special protection from the intrusion of urban uses, densities, and intensities where new development occurs within the immediate vicinity. For the purpose of this policy, a rural neighborhood is an existing recorded or unrecorded subdivision where the overall density does not exceed one unit per three acres and the subdivision has a predominant Future Land Use Designation of Rural Land or Low Residential

Please Join me!

i hope you will come on December 5th at 2 pm and speak against an airport expansion at jumbolair that could potentially make it busier than JFK. Do you or your animals like low flying aircraft spewing jet fuel in their water, feed and pastures? Do you feel safe with 500 aircraft or more flying over you everyday in an uncontrolled and incompatible way? Your attendance is requested to protect your health, safety and welfare. 12/5 @ 2pm Macpherson Auditorium. Be there and fight for your right to a peaceful and quiet way of life in the country.

I would like to think those that I supported and fought with will help support and fight with me now. There is a proposal coming in front of the BOCC on December 5th to turn Jumbolair into an airport that potentially has more traffic than JFK. I ask you to stand with me in opposing this - it will destroy NE Ocala and it poses a danger to all residents in the county. Please help our group by signing this petition.

Sign the Petition Halt Rezoning and Expansion Efforts Threatening Ocala's Rural Farmland.

Marion County is in the top 10 places in Florida to get cancer!

Cancer rates are the highest in Florida in these counties Stacker ranked the counties with the highest cancer rates in Florida using data from the CDC.

Yes, This is one great aspect of living here ...

Why This Florida City Is a Safe Haven From Hurricanes Ocala is at less risk from coastal flooding than other parts of the state, according to a new analysis, making it a popular option for storm-weary buyers.

Is anyone surprised?

This City in Florida Was Named One of the Least Educated Cities in the Entire Country | Diana Rus | NewsBreak Original A poor education can have serious repercussions. It restricts people's employment options, lowers their earning potential, and upholds societal injustices. Poorly educated people may have trouble making decisions and solving problems, which can impede both individual development and societal advance...

How do you like fake news? How do you like being told lies all the time? Do you embrace the truth? Don't you think its time it's time to pull the plug on outlets that spew lies?

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Lets run the real math on this... In 2011 impact fees for schools was about 4,000/new home. This article says that the new rate will be $310 higher. $4,000 in 2011 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $5,435.98 today, an increase of $1,435.98 over 12 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.59% per year between 2011 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 35.90%. In effect the school board is recommending a deficit of $1,100/new home. Is it really any wonder our schools are failing our students? If you wish to vote for $310 more vote for $5,435.98 plus $310 to maintain buying power!

“We are at a precipice” - Ocala Gazette The Marion County School Board may ask the Marion County Commission to reinstate school impact fees at less than half the rate recommended by a consultant. The fees, on hold since 2011, are needed to help the district financially accommodate a rising student population fueled by increased housing de...

You may remember me speaking about Solid Waste during my Campaign. I made it clear that the MCBOCC worked out a bad deal costing taxpayers Tens of millions and how we were now left with our pants down around our knees. I offered 13 years ago to put in place a solid waste facility - at no cost to taxpayers - a facility that would make us money while producing energy, fertilizer and food. Do you think someone would ask how? Of course not! Here we go folks - the proof is in the pudding. Now we are all on the hook for more bad planning and irresponsible decisions.

New assessment imposed on Marion County residents "The Marion County Board of Commissioners giveth and now they taketh. They passed Amendment 11 last year to help ease the financial burden on the low income elderly property taxes due. Great work. Thank you. But now, seemingly to make up for that small loss of tax collection, they want to raise a sp...

Perhaps they can investigate here too!

Democrats call for hearing to ‘investigate attacks on democracy’ after DeSantis suspension of state attorney A group of Democratic lawmakers in the House are calling for a hearing to “investigate attacks on democracy,” following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell (D) on Wednesday for alleged “neglect of duty.” House Committee on Oversight and Accountabili...

I spoke about this on the campaign trail. nothing has changed.... it needs to...

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i cant imagine anything being more important to everyone....

Michael Flammer on LinkedIn: #planetaryemergency #biodiversitybreakdown #massextinction… | 102 comments Harrison Ford turns to us all with a desperate message. Please listen to him and spread his words. … | 102 comments on LinkedIn

is it any wonder why we are overloaded with traffic?

Dean Myerow on LinkedIn: #fedex #autozone #mclane #ocala #i75 #infrastructure #logistics… | 88 comments Ever wondered why Ocala, Florida is buzzing with distribution centers? 👀 The answer is right under our wheels - the I-75 highway! This isn't just any road… | 88 comments on LinkedIn

i feel so much better now

‘World’s largest’ Buc-ee’s opens, but Florida is set to build an even bigger location Even though it was just announced that Tennessee is now home to the "world's largest" Buc-ee's, Florida is already trying to one-up the Volunteer state by opening an even bigger Buc-ee's.