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RegularJam

(914 posts)
Wed Jun 16, 2021, 07:57 PM Jun 2021

I love Florida. This town accidentally sold their water tower.

'Sometimes we make a mistake': Florida town accidentally sells water tower for $55,000

Brooksville City Council made the mistake when businessman Bobby Read approached them in April about buying a small business and garage under the tower, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

After the $55,000 purchase, Read got the parcel he wanted for a personal training studio and unexpectedly, the city’s water tower.

USA Today



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I love Florida. This town accidentally sold their water tower. (Original Post) RegularJam Jun 2021 OP
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I don't believe it was a mistake, the people in that town will now see their water bills quadruple. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #3

ShazamIam

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3. I don't believe it was a mistake, the people in that town will now see their water bills quadruple.
Wed Jun 16, 2021, 09:06 PM
Jun 2021

Nothing finer than a nice monopoly for profits, than a necessary for life commodity.

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