Blues Festival, Founders Day, and the annual parades celebrating the community, contribute to Zephyrhills’ appeal and engagement efforts, showcasing the city as more than just a destination for pure water. PRESERVING COMMUNITY CHARACTER THROUGH SMART GROWTH Zephyrhills remains committed to preserving its unique character and encouraging a sense of belonging in the community. Despite the moratorium imposed due to water capacity issues, the city is experiencing significant development, and projects like Abbott Park and Abbott Square are well underway, with hundreds of homes already completed. Additionally, several townhome projects, hotels, and apartment complexes are in various stages of approval and construction. Looking to the future Poe emphasizes that the focus will be on smart growth. “We are just really paying attention to what we’re 239 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
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