APOPKA, Fla. – Apopka city leaders are holding a special meeting to hear from the community on possibly buying Camp Wewa.
The YMCA of Central Florida has owned the 70-acre facility since 1947. It sits on three lakes and has several amenities, including a pool, climbing wall and an archery range.
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the YMCA told him last month due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA is selling the land and a developer is interested in building homes on the property. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla.
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