Sunday, November 24, 2024

Acreage/Indian Trail

Indian Trail Candidate Question: Tell Us About Your Background

The Town-Crier asked a question this week to the six people running for three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. The election will be held Nov. 6. Answers to another question will be published in...

Indian Trail Plans Workshop On Equestrian Issues

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop to get input from equestrians on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. before the board’s next regular meeting. “We’re looking for feedback from the equestrian community as to...

ITID Officials Discuss Flooding Concerns With Congressman Mast

Congressman Brian Mast (R-District 18) visited the Indian Trail Improvement District on Monday, Sept. 24 to tour the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area levee at the invitation of district officials, who seek funding to complete the half-finished levee and...

ITID Approves Purchase Of Equipment To Outfit Culvert Crew

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of two excavators, a wheel loader and some accessories last week to outfit an in-house culvert installation crew. “Back when we were doing the budget, we had earmarked $883,000...

ITID Board Asserts Authority To Remove Swale Vegetation

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors held a lengthy discussion Wednesday about easement obstructions, especially plant growth in swales that hamper drainage in The Acreage. The board’s challenge is that ITID staff is retrofitting many swales where overgrowth...

Acreage Park Expansion Waiting For FPL Transformer To Complete Project

After years of discussion and delay, Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion is almost complete — with its crowning glory being a new community amphitheater. Right now, the big holdup is waiting for Florida Power & Light to hook up the...

Referendum Needed Before Indian Trail Can Help Santa Rosa

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors is waiting for property owners in the flood-prone Santa Rosa Groves community to hold a vote on whether to become an activated ITID unit. Santa Rosa Groves, a rural enclave west of...

ITID Board Reminds Drivers To Take Care Around Horses

Members of the Indian Trail Board of Supervisors reminded the public Wednesday, Aug. 22 that despite the increased traffic, The Acreage is still a horse community and chastised drivers who are not mindful of equestrians sharing the roads. The board...

Santa Rosa Groves Residents Favor Indian Trail Activation

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed to move ahead with efforts to activate the Santa Rosa Groves community as a unit of development after residents showed support for the idea at a workshop held Wednesday, July...

ITID Board Approves Assessment Roll For New Budget

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors held its final public hearing on its non-ad valorem assessment rate and proposed 2018-19 budget Wednesday, July 18. The budget has been whittled down to $11,892,896, which is $88,006 less than last...

ITID Restricts Location Of Communication Cabinets On Roadways

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last month approved a policy regarding the permitting of obstructions, including communication cabinets, on road rights of way. At the June 20 meeting, ITID Engineer Jay Foy said that by state law,...

Bair Seeks Support For Incorporation From Indian Trail Board

Outgoing Indian Trail Improvement District Supervisor Ralph Bair recently asked for a consensus of the board for support of an incorporation effort underway for The Acreage community. Bair, who has served on the board on and off since 1996, did...

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First Ever Family Fun Night & Stroll The Lights

For the first time, Lights 4 Hope is inviting the community to enjoy the lights in a different way,...