New $7.2M center with technology programs to open here

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Osceola County plans to start construction soon on a new technology library.

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The county announced Feb. 23 that it was awarded a $4 million Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant from the state to build a $7.2 million, 8,000-square-foot technology library. The location would be on a yet-to-be-determined site in Osceola’s District 2 region, which includes northern communities like Buena Ventura Lakes.

Some features include learning labs with technology, as well as facilities for 3D printing and audio and video production. It also would include resources tied to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality, and co-working space.

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