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June 6, 2025 • Volume 6, Issue #22
Branson Meadows: 136-acre TIF Redevelopment Project?
INSIDE: • Around Town.... 12A • Churches.......... 11A • Classifieds......... 10B • Food.................. 8B • Fun & Games.... 12B • Pets for Adoption �� 3A • Obituaries........ 10A • Weather........... 10A
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Helping out when life gets tough – SEE PAGE 6A The proposed Redevelopment Area along Gretna Road (Photo courtesy City of Branson)
BY GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist Last week, the Branson City Clerk sent a “Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Gretna Road and Town and Country Drive Tax Increment Financing [TIF Notice] Redevelopment Plan in Branson, Missouri,” to the taxing jurisdictions in the Proposed Redevelopment Area. “The Plan and Projects, if approved, would provide for the redevelopment of approximately seventeen parcels and may include approximately 300 residential units, a sports entertainment facility, a historical tourist attraction, an approximately 200-room hotel, approximately 31 rental cabins, two restaurants, a convenience store, a sporting goods store, a strip retail development and an indoor sports facility. The proposed Redevelopment Area contains approximately 136 acres.
The TIF Notice notified the various taxing jurisdictions ‘that a public hearing will be held regarding a proposed Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and related Redevelopment Projects (collectively the “Plan and Projects”) before the City of Branson TIF Commission on July 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 110 W. Maddux, Branson, Missouri 65616, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, Revised Statutes of Missouri Section 99.800 – 99.865, as amended. The TIF Commission may continue this public hearing at this meeting to another date and time without further written notice being given… ‘All affected taxing districts and interested persons may file with the TIF Commission, through the City Administrator’s office, written comments and/or SEE MEADOWS, PAGE 2A
Hundreds attend dedication of Elevate Community property You think YOU have baggage? – SEE PAGE 1B.
BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer Elevate Branson was the site of a special dedication ceremony on Friday as Elevate Community, the area’s first tiny home community, is one step closer to becoming a reality. A crowd of approximately 250 supporters of Elevate Branson and its endeavors gathered for the momentous occasion that included remarks from elected officials and community leaders, a tree planting, blessing of the site and tours of the tiny homes. Six tiny homes sat on the
Elevate Community property and two of those homes were furnished and open for tours. Visitors were also able to see some of the site work that has been done so far, including roads, infrastructure and more. All showed enthusiasm in seeing the progress on the long-awaited project. Those in attendance heard remarks from State Representative Brian Seitz, Christina Carter of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Jason Ray of SEE ELEVATE, PAGE 3A
Dedication at Elevate Community (Photo submitted)
Freedom From Hunger to help those in need BY K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer The Branson Globe encourages all area businesses, churches and organizations to take part in Freedom From Hunger, a community wide endeavor to raise funds and collect nonperishable food items to help our neighbors in need. Funds and food items collected over the Independence Day weekend will be given to two area agencies—the Salvation Army and Christian Action Ministries. Both nonprofits work
diligently to assist area residents who are dealing with food insecurity. And both organizations are operating with less available funds, while seeing more need than ever in our community this year. “Our demands are greater than ever because everyone’s resources are diminishing, with the concerns of our country and personal household issues,” said Steve Roberson, Director of the Salvation Army in Branson.
Area businesses who deal directly with customers are urged to seek monetary donations and donations of food items. Businesses, churches and organizations who do not meet with customers are encouraged to hold a fundraiser with proceeds going to the food pantries of the two entities. Freedom From Hunger is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4, 5 and 6. Let’s join together to keep our neighbors in need free from hunger.
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