BARTOW, Fla. - Some Bartow residents are raising concerns about a proposed housing development called Emilie Springs, which would include more than 2,000 homes and be built off US Highway 60.

Local perspective:

This 55-acre ranch off Highway 60 was owned by Susan Prevatt's parents before they passed away; now she and her husband look after it.

"At night, I can walk out and see the stars. I'm not bothered by a lot of noise," said Prevatt. "We don't want to be where we can reach out and touch our neighbors next door."

One of the three entrances to the proposed 2,000-plus community will be right next to her fence line.

"They have estimated thousands of cars every day coming in and out," she said.

Homeowners in the area have expressed concerns about traffic, roads, infrastructure, floo

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