History of the Protect Shingle Creek campaign
In January 2022, developers submitted an invasive and destructive application for a large development called the Tuscana Planned Development.
There has been only one community meeting which brought in voices from all over the sate, begging for Orange County to deny this terrible plan to build hundreds of acres of commercial buildings and condos in the head waters of the Everglades.
There has been only one community meeting which brought in voices from all over the sate, begging for Orange County to deny this terrible plan to build hundreds of acres of commercial buildings and condos in the head waters of the Everglades.
Calls To Action:
Contact the Protect Shingle Creek Campaign:
Lead Volunteer: Lee Perry
Phone: 407-314-1761
Email: [email protected]
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Website: www.ProtectShingleCreek.org
Lead Volunteer: Lee Perry
Phone: 407-314-1761
Email: [email protected]
@ProtectShingleCreek - Follow on Social Media Outlets
Website: www.ProtectShingleCreek.org
Major development planned near Shingle Creek raises concern for some nearby residents; Fox 35 News
History of Shingle Creek (Wiki Page)
Shingle Creek is a small waterway in central Florida that is generally considered to be the northernmost headwaters of the Everglades watershed. It is named after the cypress trees that lined the bank in the late 19th century, which were used to make wood shingles. The stream and surrounding areas are protected wetlands.
The creek begins in a swamp area in southern Orange County, a few miles east of the International Drive tourist corridor and west of John Young Parkway. From there, it flows south under the Beachline Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay and Osceola Parkway to Kissimmee in Osceola County, where it turns directly east and flows into Lake Tohopekaliga, then into the Kissimmee River system to south Florida and the Everglades.
Name associations include the Shingle Creek Fishing, Shingle Creek Resort, Shingle Creek Elementary School, the Shingle Creek Toll Plaza on Osceola Parkway, and the Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Community Development District.
Source: Wiki/ShingleCreek
Shingle Creek Regional Park[edit]Shingle Creek Regional Park, 456-acres, includes several old homes from the historic Shingle Creek community. The park includes fishing, hiking trails, picnicking, play area, and restrooms. Stefee Landing has a launch onto the Designated Paddling Trail, outfitter, boardwalk and bridge. The Shingle Creek Regional Trail runs through the park, when complete it will run 32 miles from Kissimmee to Wekiwa Springs State Park in Seminole County.
The creek begins in a swamp area in southern Orange County, a few miles east of the International Drive tourist corridor and west of John Young Parkway. From there, it flows south under the Beachline Expressway, Central Florida GreeneWay and Osceola Parkway to Kissimmee in Osceola County, where it turns directly east and flows into Lake Tohopekaliga, then into the Kissimmee River system to south Florida and the Everglades.
Name associations include the Shingle Creek Fishing, Shingle Creek Resort, Shingle Creek Elementary School, the Shingle Creek Toll Plaza on Osceola Parkway, and the Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Community Development District.
Source: Wiki/ShingleCreek
Shingle Creek Regional Park[edit]Shingle Creek Regional Park, 456-acres, includes several old homes from the historic Shingle Creek community. The park includes fishing, hiking trails, picnicking, play area, and restrooms. Stefee Landing has a launch onto the Designated Paddling Trail, outfitter, boardwalk and bridge. The Shingle Creek Regional Trail runs through the park, when complete it will run 32 miles from Kissimmee to Wekiwa Springs State Park in Seminole County.
Background Information on the Tuscana Planned Development:
Developer applicants: Jennifer J. Stickler, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Project Name: Tuscana PD
Case Number: LUP-22-01-002
Future Land Use: ACMU (Activity Center Mixed-Use) & ACR (Activity Center Residential)
Current Zoning: A-2 (Farmland Rural District)
Proposed Zoning: PD (Planned Development District)
Proposed Use: 1,266,000 s.f. Commercial 2,790 Hotel Rooms, 5,300 Multi-Family Units
Acreage: 261.72 gross acres
Location: North of SR 417 and south of Central Florida Parkway / east and south of S. International Drive Orange County Point of Contact:
Commission District #1
Nicole Wilson,Commissioner
[email protected]
Orange County Staff Case Planner:
Jason Sorensen
407-836-5602
[email protected]
Project Name: Tuscana PD
Case Number: LUP-22-01-002
Future Land Use: ACMU (Activity Center Mixed-Use) & ACR (Activity Center Residential)
Current Zoning: A-2 (Farmland Rural District)
Proposed Zoning: PD (Planned Development District)
Proposed Use: 1,266,000 s.f. Commercial 2,790 Hotel Rooms, 5,300 Multi-Family Units
Acreage: 261.72 gross acres
Location: North of SR 417 and south of Central Florida Parkway / east and south of S. International Drive Orange County Point of Contact:
Commission District #1
Nicole Wilson,Commissioner
[email protected]
Orange County Staff Case Planner:
Jason Sorensen
407-836-5602
[email protected]
Developers Contact:
Proposed Plans of Development
