Leesburg, Florida. -- A large sinkhole has been swallowing downtown Leesburg and many neighbors said they are concerned.
The sinkhole at Main and East streets has already gobbled up one business, and the damage is getting worse.
City leaders said the mess is in the hands of the landowner, and city officials said since it's only been a couple of weeks, they're not ready to issue any ultimatums.
Douglass Anderson has a good view of the sinkhole because it's just 50 paces from his Leesburg home.
"No. I don't think we've got to pull out. I think the thing is going that way," said Anderson, pointing away from his house.
The sinkhole opened at the corner of East and Main on June 27. "There's no indication that this hole has been growing," said Robert Sargent, Leesburg city spokesman.
Sargent said even though half the roof of Main Street Hair and Beauty Supply caved in, the width and depth of the pit remains the same. The sinkhole is 60 feet across and 20 feet down.
Comment: What was once an occasional incident has become a alarmingly regular occurrence - we're getting reports of sinkholes every other day now!
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