Construction of New Farm Implement Dealership Near Marianna In Final Approval Stage

By Sid Riley
New John Deere Tractor Dealer and Farm Store to Locate East of Marianna on Highway 90.
The Jackson County Times has learned through conversations with Mary Margaret, project engineer for Melvin Engineers that the new John Deere Dealership is in the final approval phases prior to beginning construction. The new dealership will be known as Sun South Country Store and will include a John Deere Dealership, a repair department, a parts and supplies section, and a retail area which will sell garden and farming supplies including a nursery area.
The new dealership will be located on Highway 90 East, across from Mercer’s Paint and Body Shop. Initial approval of the site has to come through the North Florida Water Management District Offices, and it appears that hurdle has been passed awaiting final signatures. The project is on the future agenda for the Jackson County Planning Commission on June 2, and the Jackson County Commission on June 10. After passage of those boards, and acquisition of the required permits, site preparation and construction can finally begin. The owners are hoping for a December 2008 completion date.