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pond that will impact about 120 acres just south of Marianna.” These efforts, combined with water and sewer expansions, are paving the way for sustainable growth while reinforcing Marianna’s position as an economic hub in Northwest Florida. DOWNTOWN REVIVAL: MARKET STREET AND MARIANNA’S ECONOMIC HEARTBEAT Like many small towns, Marianna’s downtown once thrived as a bustling hub of commerce and community. However, shifting retail trends and the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in 2018 left parts of the area in need of renewal. Now, the city is taking bold steps to restore and revitalize its downtown core, focusing on Market Street as the centerpiece of this transformation. “We certainly have some exciting days ahead of us,” says David Melvin, Consulting Engineer for the City of Marianna. “Historically, we all grew up here in downtown in the old days with a vibrant area, and like most small towns, when they build a Walmart, 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04

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