NORTH PORT °®¶¹´«Ã½” Lovers of Warm Mineral Springs celebrated a historical day for the site Tuesday.
The North Port City Commission approved a number of motions related to two phases of improvements to the facility and springs. The approvals were met with applause from the audience who want to see the history of the it preserved.
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