Hospital board to City: ‘Stop trying to shut down’ deal

City’s motive behind non-conforming claim questioned.

  • The Lake Shore Hospital Authority is close to finalizing a deal with Meridian Healthcare to transfer ownership of the Lake Shore Hospital. The City of Lake City, though, has claimed the hospital no longer conforms to the zoning on the property. (FILE)
    The Lake Shore Hospital Authority is close to finalizing a deal with Meridian Healthcare to transfer ownership of the Lake Shore Hospital. The City of Lake City, though, has claimed the hospital no longer conforms to the zoning on the property. (FILE)

    The Lake Shore Hospital Authority is wanting the city to “stop trying to shut down the hospital.”

    In a letter sent to Lake City Manager Don Rosenthal on Nov. 15 by Terrell Arline, a real estate and lan…