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Did Not Advance

Proposal to Close Portion of Panther Street Rejected

Original title: Panther Street Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating and abandoning an uncut portion of the public right-of-way known as Panther Street, in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for a property more particularly known as 1000 Elm Street, Oviedo, Florida; (Joshua Lewis and Sara Lewis, Applicants) District2 - Zembower (Kaitlyn Apgar, Planner)

February 25, 2025

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not advance - its current status is "Failed".

Version history

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jay ZembowerAshlock Decatur Management$1,000Real Estate DevelopmentMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAATR Orlando$1,000Towing CompanyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDavid E. Axel Trust$1,000TrustMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDaniel Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAndrew Knopf$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerMelvin Wright$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJack Cook$1,000LawyerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBryce Spano$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Rudd$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAlan Ashlock$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJoy Ashlock$1,000RetiredMar 2026
Jay ZembowerProfessional Wrecker Operators$1,000Towing AssociationMar 2026
Jay ZembowerParamedics Logistics Operating$1,000Paramedic ServicesMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBarbara Carol Person$1,000Medical ExaminerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerTimothy Oshaughnessy$1,000ConstructionMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Christopher Rodems$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAxel Real Estate Inc$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRaymond D. Harrison$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRavin Sahadeo$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerT. Michael Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The rejection means the public at Panther Street remains under county control rather than being transferred to the private property owners at 1000 Elm Street.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Joshua and Sara Lewis

As the applicants, their request to acquire the public right-of-way adjacent to their property was denied.

Seminole County Residents

The public retains legal access and control over the right-of-way as it was not transferred to private ownership.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 25, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners voted against a resolution to and abandon an unused section of Panther Street in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision. The request was submitted by property owners at 1000 Elm Street in Oviedo, Florida.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners officially failed the resolution to vacate the Panther Street right-of-way.
  • The application concerned an uncut portion of public right-of-way in the Van Arsdale Add to Black Hammock Subdivision.
  • The subject area is recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 31, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida.
  • The applicants for the vacation were Joshua and Sara Lewis.
  • The property associated with the request is located at 1000 Elm Street, Oviedo, Florida.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 2025-138.
  • The item was processed as a quasi-judicial public hearing.
  • The proposal was introduced on February 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' a right-of-way?
Vacating a is a legal process where the government gives up its interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, often transferring ownership to adjacent property owners.
Will the public still be able to use this portion of Panther Street?
Yes, because the resolution to the street failed, the land remains a public .

Why It Matters

The rejection means the public at Panther Street remains under county control rather than being transferred to the private property owners at 1000 Elm Street.

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Connected Entities

personKaitlyn ApgarPlanner assigned to the case.Map →
personZembowerCommissioner for District 2.Map →
locationSeminole CountyJurisdiction where the property is located.Map →
personJoshua LewisProperty owner at 1000 Elm Street seeking to vacate the right-of-way.Map →
location1000 Elm StreetThe specific property address associated with the application.Map →
personSara LewisProperty owner at 1000 Elm Street seeking to vacate the right-of-way.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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