The Brief
- A proposed private sports facility on Boyette Road is dividing a Lithia community.
- Both sides provided comment during a Zoning Hearing Master meeting Monday.
- County leaders will make a final decision May 12 after a recommendation from a hearing officer.
LITHIA, Fla. – A growing dispute is unfolding in Lithia, where a proposed private youth sports complex is drawing strong reactions from both neighbors and supporters.
Dozens of residents packed a Hillsborough County zoning hearing, voicing concerns about traffic, noise and the future of their rural community, while others argued the facility would provide valuable opportunities for local youth.
The backstory:…