, the site of one of the country’s worst mass shootings, will be sold to the city of Orlando, as confirmed byOrlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan told News 6 that the agreement to purchase the property from owner Barbara Poma will go to the city council on Monday for approval.
She said there was no opposition to the purchase among city commissioners, and if approved, the real estate transaction would close the following Friday, Oct. 27. We recently had the opportunity to meet with and listen to some of the family members of the victims, as well as survivors. They expressed their strong desire for a lasting memorial to be located on the Pulse site. The hurt and pain they shared - now more than seven years since the tragedy - only solidified our belief that the 49 angels deserve a permanent memorial on the Pulse site.