Apopka is right to save Camp Wewa from development
The YMCA is entertaining offers from developers to buy the beloved Camp Wewa in west Orange County. Apopka is doing the right thing by trying to keep the property intact and open to the public.
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The YMCA is entertaining offers from developers to buy the beloved Camp Wewa in west Orange County. Apopka is doing the right thing by trying to keep the property intact and open to the public.
Apopka City Council unanimously approved Mayor Bryan Nelson’s request today to bid for Camp Wewa, though the camp likely would operate at a $3-million loss over the first five years.
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‘It’s a treasure that we sure don’t want to lose:’ Apopka leaders consider buying Camp Wewa to save from development Developer interested in purchasing YMCA facility to build homes, mayor says Updated: Tags: The City of Apopka is exploring the possibility of buying Camp Wewa after city leaders said the YMCA of Central Florida is selling the property due to financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Bryan Nelson said the city is working around the clock doing what it can to save Camp Wewa. “It’s such a treasure that we sure don’t want to lose,” Nelson s...
Apopka celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City of Apopka celebrated its 12th year of commemorating Dr. King and his life work with a parade Tags: APOPKA, Fla. – It’s been almost 53 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the activist, and civil rights leader continues to be remembered around the world for his legacy and what he stood for. The city of Apopka celebrated its 12th year of commemorating Dr. King and his life work with a parade. “I would like them to reflect on the dream that Dr. King had,” Chairperson for the parade Monique Morris said.