[Rzepecki]

Im not trying to start a rumor (or maybe I’m late learning about it), but a friend told me something that she “heard” that sounds improbable to me. If someone has the actual facts about this subject, I hope they’ll let me know. She tells me the new charter school buildings are being across the street from the prison and she is horrified by this. She says the prisoners from Coleman were going to be transferred to the federal prison in Marion County and TV was going to buy Coleman Prison. This sounds improbable to me because I can’t imagine why would the federal govt. sell their largest prison to TV. It’s not like the property is owned by the county or the state, but by the federal govt. who could care less about TV. But maybe the prison was for sale? I might be a blockhead, but I don’t see the problem with having the school across the street from the prison. Anyone know the facts of this situation?

[Rango]

The prison is moving. A Costco is being built on the site.

[NoMo50]

This rumor has been debunked several times, most recently by none other than Gold Wingnut himself. Even if the property were for sale, the costs involved to demo all the existing structures would be prohibitive.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Rango

The prison is moving. A Costco is being built on the site.

I heard that too, it must be true.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

Im not trying to start a rumor (or maybe I’m late learning about it), but a friend told me something that she “heard” that sounds improbable to me. If someone has the actual facts about this subject, I hope they’ll let me know. She tells me the new charter school buildings are being across the street from the prison and she is horrified by this. She says the prisoners from Coleman were going to be transferred to the federal prison in Marion County and TV was going to buy Coleman Prison. This sounds improbable to me because I can’t imagine why would the federal govt. sell their largest prison to TV. It’s not like the property is owned by the county or the state, but by the federal govt. who could care less about TV. But maybe the prison was for sale? I might be a blockhead, but I don’t see the problem with having the school across the street from the prison. Anyone know the facts of this situation?

The prison was there 1st. Anyone moving to this area or starting a business knew or should have known about it. If it is was torn down/moved can't imagine how many complaints would be made about WASTING tax dollars.

[village dreamer]

they are going to turn them into small one room condos

[dewilson58]

Amazing.

[kansasr]

That's probably why The Villages is abandoning parts of CR470 and building their own Central Parkway which will further separate Middleton from the prison.

[swooner]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I heard that too, it must be true.

And the prisoners are being enrolled in the new high school! Rumors are flying!

[Lottoguy]

Not a Costco but a Trader Joe's.

[Lottoguy]

The prisoners will be on work release to fill in the much needed help in the restaurants. Great idea!

[Michael G.]

I thought all those Zombies that shopped after 7:00 p.m. at Walmart were from the prison.

[Altavia]

Given the place is a major employer of professional law enforcement and veterans, it is quieter and safer than a national park.

Much rather live near near it than a Walmart...

[Kenswing]

Could I possibly interest you in a bridge? lol

[tophcfa]

The rumor is true, the developer wants to own a prison so they can house future county commissioners who don’t rubber stamp their agenda : )