Proposed 'City of Hope' Multi-Use Facility on Florida Avenue

Original title: CITY OF HOPE - PRE-APPLICATION Project Number: 25-80000121 Project Description: Proposed Special Exception and Site Plan for a multi-use sports facility with a community thrift store, food pantry, boat rental and storage facility in the A-5 Zoning District located on the south side of Florida Ave, east of Lake Charm Dr Project Manager: Hilary Padin (407) 665-7331 (hpadin@seminolecountyfl.gov) Parcel ID: 03-21-31-300-0170-0000 BCC District: 2-Zembower Applicant: Leroy Jackson (407) 274-1503 Consultant: N/A

November 26, 2025

zoning land use community development sports facility

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$20,000across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Jay Zembower	Ashlock Decatur Management	$1,000	Real Estate Development	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	AATR Orlando	$1,000	Towing Company	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	David E. Axel Trust	$1,000	Trust	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Daniel Morgan	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Andrew Knopf	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Melvin Wright	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Jack Cook	$1,000	Lawyer	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Bryce Spano	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ryan Rudd	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Alan Ashlock	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Joy Ashlock	$1,000	Retired	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Professional Wrecker Operators	$1,000	Towing Association	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Paramedics Logistics Operating	$1,000	Paramedic Services	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Barbara Carol Person	$1,000	Medical Examiner	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Timothy Oshaughnessy	$1,000	Construction	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ryan Christopher Rodems	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Axel Real Estate Inc	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Raymond D. Harrison	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ravin Sahadeo	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	T. Michael Morgan	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal seeks a special zoning exception to allow commercial and community services on land currently designated as A-5 (Agricultural) zoning.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Leroy Jackson

As the applicant, he is seeking approval for a special exception and site plan for the development.

Residents of BCC District 2

The proposed facility is located within their district and may change local land use and traffic patterns.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 26, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

A pre-application has been filed for a new multi-use development called 'City of Hope' located on Florida Avenue near Lake Charm Drive. The proposal includes a sports facility, community thrift store, food pantry, and boat storage, currently under review by the .

Key Facts

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