The future of a town surrounded by growth.
A disadvantaged town in central Florida struggles to promote growth as the community and media strongly oppose growth of any kind. Locals fear growth and gentrification as the town purchases homes and moves the residents out of the city center.
"What does every city crave for its downtown?...Oh, there are some improvements that could be made...But why does it seem that every little town wants to be something it's not?"
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FULL STORY: Homey, yes -- but its charm isn't for sale

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