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RegularJam

(914 posts) Wed Jun 16, 2021, 06:57 PM Jun 2021

I love Florida. This town accidentally sold their water tower. [View all]

'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. [View all] RegularJam Jun 2021 OP

Smacks head underpants Jun 2021 #1

D'Oh ! Baked Potato Jun 2021 #2

I don't believe it was a mistake, the people in that town will now see their water bills quadruple. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #3