Family’s Land vs Proposed Toll Road | Tampa News

A Florida family with deep roots on their 250-acre Polk County land is fighting to save their ancestral home from a proposed toll road that would slice through it—just 20 feet from their front door. Since the late 1940s, this land has been passed down, shaped by generations, and teeming with wildlife and orchids. The owner, who grew up here and buried her pets on the property, has appealed directly to the governor and offered 100 acres for wetlands mitigation in exchange for a rerouted road. With the project still in planning, they’re hoping their emotional plea and suggested alternatives—like using Cypress Parkway—will spare their beloved land from being divided by concrete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/510473749fb52ea2