Lake County launches “Growth Management Workshop Series”
Release Date: May 27, 2025
LAKE COUNTY (May 27, 2025) — Lake County is launching the “Growth Management Workshop Series,” a four-part initiative to gather community input and encourage transparent dialogue about preserving natural resources, protecting quality of life, and managing the impacts of growth on roads and infrastructure. The series will engage expert partners, local and state leaders, and Lake County residents.
As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the County invites residents, business owners, and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.
Workshop Schedule:
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June 2 – Charter County Workshop (1:30 p.m., Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 315 W. Main St., Tavares)
Explore growth management tools available to charter counties.
Partner: Florida Association of Counties -
June 10 – Planning 101 (2 p.m., Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares)
Learn how planning policies and land development regulations support responsible growth.
Partners: Kimley Horn consultants Kelley Klepper and Katy Magruder, Planning and Zoning Board -
June 23 – Ag Farmlands Workshop (2 p.m., Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 315 W. Main St., Tavares)
Discuss local agriculture challenges and available resources.
Partners: State of Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, State Senator Keith Truenow, 1000 Friends of Florida President Paul Owens, UF/IFAS, local agricultural leaders -
June 30 – JPA Roundtable (1 p.m., The Venetian Center, Harris Room, 1 Dozer Court, Leesburg)
Focus on collaborative municipal planning through Joint Planning Agreements.
Partners: Municipal Mayors and City Managers, Dr. Richard Levey of Levey Consulting
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Note: No public comment will be taken at the June 30 session, but it is open to the public.
“These workshops are aimed at helping us manage growth and infrastructure demands,” said Lake County Chairman Leslie Campione. “But success depends on involvement from all 14 cities and every resident, whether you live in a city or the County’s unincorporated areas. I encourage everyone to participate and help preserve what makes Lake County special.”
For more information, to register, or to provide input, visit www.LakeCountyFL.gov/growth.
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Lake County offers small-town character combined with the amenities of a major metropolitan city. It is centrally located in Florida and home to more than 420,000 people. The County has a total area of 1,157 square miles and features more than 1,000 lakes and rivers. To learn more, visit www.lakecountyfl.gov.
Lake County media contact:
Jeff Foley
Manager, Office of Communications
3524550445
[email protected]
