By. L Siegel
January, 2013
Some people believe that DeLeon Springs, Florida, is the Fountain of
Youth that Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon supposedly sought in
the 16th Century, but today it?s the surrounding unincorporated
community that is in need of rejuvenation. At first glance, a plume
of underground petroleum contamination appears to be preventing
redevelopment. However, the challenge faced by the DeLeon Springs
Community Association, Inc. is complicated by issues associated with
the widening of U.S. Highway 17, which serves as the community?s main
thoroughfare, and the lack of modern water and sewer utility services.
To download the 4-page, 1.2 MB report, go to http://www.cpeo.org/pubs/ DeLeon.pdf
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