Overview
- The Orange County School Board and the Town of Eatonville disclosed an agreement to convey the roughly 117-acre Hungerford site to Dr. Phillips Charities after years of dispute.
- The board is scheduled to vote on Sept. 30 on the multimillion-dollar transfer, with the charity indicating a $1 million upfront payment to the district.
- Dr. Phillips Charities says it will collaborate with Eatonville on community benefits that include green space, an early learning center, and a civic hub.
- Eatonville Mayor Angie Gardner voiced full support, describing the plan as protection from predatory development and a platform for resident-driven growth.
- CEO Ken Robinson said the nonprofit does not seek to profit from the transaction, while key financial terms and implementation steps remain under development.