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Incorporation Study Spawns New Blog

POINCIANA, FL | The UCF incorporation study has apparently activated a number of Poinciana residents here in Central Florida to voice their opinions on the www. One of the many local examples includes the new blog, LetUsDecide.com blog, by WHO KNOWS? (Seriously, who does know?)

Not to worry, LetUsDecide appears legitimate and extremely new; it was kicked off in early August 2009. The site promoter apparently supports incorporation and has been leaving flyers throughout the Greater Poinciana area including Crescent Lakes, Blackstone Landing, Doral Woods, Countryside Manor. Another such blog by Poinciana Residents for Smart Change represents an objective presentation of the incorporation study.

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