MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - If you’ve ever been to Buc-ees, you know it’s not just a gas station — it’s a destination, and soon all of that will be right here in Marion County.

Spanning over 80,000 square feet, the 120-pump gas station will be situated along the Southeast 49th Street interchange once completed by the FDOT.

County Engineer Steven Coohon says they discussed two separate topics during Monday’s Development Review meeting.

“What came before the committee today were 2 different waiver requests. One for the surveying requirements and then one for some of the geo-technical requirements,” said Cohoon.

Along with the County Engineer, Marion County Fire, Growth Services, Utilities, and Building Safety had to approve.

Several retention ponds are already in the area, but Coohon s

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