The Brief
- Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously advanced a proposal significantly increasing housing density on a strawberry field in Lithia.
- Longtime locals packed the boardroom, citing concerns about traffic and their community’s widespread changes.
- This measure now heads to state leaders in Tallahassee for review before returning to Hillsborough County for a final vote in April.
LITHIA, Fla. – A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
What we know:
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously voted 7-0 on Thursday night to advance the controversial development plan.…