Monday, August 31, 2009

Blight right across Lake Osborne

Brilliant comment up

Right along with the billboard blight we also have property on Lake Osborne drive in need of some attention. I have been wondering about this property for some time. It has been in this shape for the last 5 years--probably the hurricane did its toll. To my amazement, it is located in the unincorporated area of Lake Worth on Detroit and Lake Osborne Dr. Across the other side of Detroit on Lake Osborne directly to the east of it is the City. So, now I have to wonder if the County even knows about this eyesore.

According to the property records, this property was homesteaded even getting a double homestead last year. The value has gone UP from $75,783 to $101,389. How can this be when it has been abandoned and it is totally falling down. This would be a beautiful property for land alone for someone--high on a hill, direct lake view and cheap. Last years taxes are unpaid. Perhaps someone has bought it on a tax deed.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why don't you contact Golden, Jennings or Mulvihill for help.

Lynn Anderson said...

Sure hope you're not running for office. This is a County problem to solve--for a change.

Anonymous said...

Why don't you at 11:34am contact Jeff or Retha? Why do you still want to be a baby?

Anonymous said...

I'm guessing that 11:34 asked Lynn if she contacted Golden Jennings or Mulvehill for help is because that's who Lynn supports. It's kind of a insult.

Anonymous said...

The photo re the run down house near Lake Osborne is very near my old home at 24 S. Buffalo St.

Thanks for sharing your column and for all the work you put into it.

JH