The building at 417 North Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland, Florida began its life in 1964 as the chapel of a funeral home and was last used as a house of worship in 2017, when the Freely Forgiven Community Church closed its doors and the building was sold.
Local historic preservationist and Publix heir Gregory Fancelli bought the property for $800,000 in 2017 under the corporate name FURC1 LLC, and made it an immediate landmark by painting the exterior in a blue ombre.
Now, if Fancelli and businessman Stuart Simm have their way, the former church will be resurrected as a bar and event venue called The Chapel.
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