Originally posted Wed, 2009-11-25 00:24 NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Two major things were accomplished tonight with a unanimous vote by the City Commission to spend $130,000: All but two of the buildings that housed the former high school could be razed and at least two community groups could have a new home.
The city's six-figure commitment brings the Mosquito Lagoon Marine Enhancement Center one step closer to reality.
The $1.2 million project is contingent on $600,000 in Volusia ECHO grants, which are expected to be approved since the application is being sought by the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, which is funding another $480,000.
The two community groups, which will each contribute $10,000 are the Marine Discovery Center, currently on the North Causeway and the Artists' Workshop, on Canal Street.