Jenkins Auditorium in Clermont undergoing demolition

CLERMONT The demolition of Jenkins Auditorium is underway and is set to finish next week, according to city officials.

So far, crews have demolished the south wall and are making their way through the interior of the building. The demolition, originally scheduled to start June 4, was delayed a day because of asbestos issues. However, as of Tuesday, the asbestos has been cleared out and the demolition is scheduled to end June 21.

George Jenkins, founder of Publix, donated the building to the city in 1965. Since then, it has served as a venue for civic and South Lake Chamber of Commerce events. A green space will be landscaped in its place with a plaque honoring Jenkins' donation.

The auditorium was replaced by the 11,354-square-foot Clermont Community Center in April.

Kathryn Varn

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Jenkins Auditorium in Clermont undergoing demolition