Hernando County residents oppose proposal to sell 604 acres of Sand Hill Scout Reservation

Hundreds of residents, environmental advocates and Scouts packed Nativity Lutheran Church in North Weeki Wachee Tuesday night for a public meeting about a proposal to sell nearly half of the Sand Hill Scout Reservation.The Sand Hill Scout Reservation covers more than 1,300 acres.Under the proposal, the 604 acres could eventually include a designated commercial area, mixed-use development and multifamily residential property.PREVIOUS: Former Scouts fight proposed sale of 604 acres at Sand Hill Scout ReservationCoastal Engineering, which is representing the Greater Tampa Bay Area Scouting Council on the comprehensive plan amendment, hosted Tuesday night's public meeting.The Scouting Council says proceeds from the sale would go toward infrastructure improvements and Scouting programs.The proposal faced strong opposition at the meeting, with residents and advocates voicing concerns about potential development.Environmental advocates say the Sand Hill property sits over the aquifer that fee