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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Local landmark ‘The Castle’ demolished to make room for new Wawa

The local landmark “The Castle” was demolished Wednesday morning to make room for a new Wawa.

The structure known as “The Castle” was demolished Wednesday morning. Photo by Tom Burton

Affordable Lock & Security Solutions, located in the distinctive-looking Medieval structure, had already moved from its longtime home on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 to make room for a Wawa gas station and convenience store at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and County Road 466 in Lady Lake. Affordable Lock & Security Solution has set up a temporary facility at 127 West Griffin View Drive. That location has been the home of a shuttered service station.

This past November, the Lady Lake Commission discussed the relocation of the icononic building.

Wawa is assisting Affordable Lock & Security Solutions in its relocation.

Bad Parkers and speeders are going unpunished

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May God save our democracy from the MAGA Authoritarian Party

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Biden must do the right thing before Trump takes office

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