I sent this letter today, Ed.  Sam Goforth did some research and came up with this info.  I have no confirmation the info regarding owner is correct, but Sam is rarely wrong.  Have had some emails with the person who appears to have Marlene Hanna's spot but nothing other than emails (which I do appreciate) :  January 30, 2024

NBG MILLHOPPER SQUARE INC

% NIDAL BOUGHANNAM

3206 NW 57TH TER

GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

Mr. Broughannam:

Please know there is a tent erected on the property you own or manage (Millhopper Square) as well as many ‘squatters’ who are degrading the property and surrounding areas.

Picture: 

Sincerely,

Tony Domenech

352.871.4652

Coach,

I drove by this evening & observed the tent as well as at least a couple of individuals on another nearby vacant property - formerly I think the bank & corresponding drive through. I know you researched somewhat. 

Do you have an exact address (2201 NW 43 Street?) or property owner/contact information? If you do, share & I will also call the owner & apprise. 

Thank you for sharing.

Ed 

Ed Book

City Commissioner

---

From: Tony Domenech <kwconch64@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:07 PM
To: Ward, Harvey L <wardhl@gainesvillefl.gov>; Chestnut, Cynthia M <chestnutcm@gainesvillefl.gov>; Saco, Reina E <sacore@gainesvillefl.gov>; Walker, Desmon N <walkerdn@gainesvillefl.gov>; Book, Edwin A <bookea@gainesvillefl.gov>; Willits, Casey W <willitscw@gainesvillefl.gov>; Eastman, Bryan M <eastmanbm@gainesvillefl.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Tent City

 

The tent is still there.  Have had no follow-up phone call from City Manager's office or GPD (did get a note that I WOULD be getting a phone call.....been a few days now).

Tony Domenech