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Ground floor retail addition to the Izaak Walton Lodge & Marina
Found: Smart Solutions
The modernization of the towns antiquated wastewater treatment systems, and optional sewer connections for current residents, will ensure that when future growth comes, it will not come at the expense of the Withlacoochee River ecosystem. With extensive input from the people of Yankeetown, a smart plan for redeveloping the riverfront can help the local economy while preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the community.
Yankeetowns waterfront, and the Izaak Walton Restaurant and Lodge, were once famous for their down-home hospitality and Gulf seafood served fresh off the boats. New investment in the Izaak Walton Lodge and Marina, redevelopment of aging structures on the waterfront, and revival of Yankeetowns commercial areas will inject new life into the local economy, and help the town retake its place as a well-known destination on Floridas Gulf Coast.
As Yankeetown grows, there is no better way for it to move forward than to honor the mission of the Izaak Walton League of America and its dedication to finding smart solutions that are good for the environment and economy at the same time. Izaak Walton Investors believes that business growth, environmental protection, and community preservation should go hand in hand in Yankeetown.
Redevelopment of Yankeetowns commercial areas will inject millions of dollars into the community, while the increased value of the commercial properties will reduce the property tax burden on residents. Broadening the tax base will help fund improvements to the towns public utilities, such as the water supply system and wastewater treatment, and will result in better services for all residents, and better protection of the river.