Florida, state parks and Environmental Protection

Bill to protect Florida state parks from development jumps a legislative hurdle
Last summer, the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection proposed a plan to build hotels, golf courses and other amenities on state parks.
Locals breathe sigh of relief as Florida lawmakers push bill to restrict development on state parks
Florida lawmakers are now pushing a bill that would block development within state parks - that includes restricting building golf courses and hotel-type lodges.
Bill to protect state parks from development clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
The bill comes after news of the state's plans for a 'Great Outdoors Initiative' that would have included golf courses at state parks.
A ‘park preservation’ bill is teed up in the Florida Legislature
The bill would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges in Florida State Parks.
After golf course debacle, Florida’s state park legislation needs to be stronger | Opinion
State Sen. Gayle Harrell filed a bill to protect Florida state parks after the uproar last summer over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to develop parts of Florida’s parks | Opinion
Bill moves forward to protect Florida state parks and curb ‘out-of-nowhere’ plans
After a bipartisan uproar last year about a proposal dubbed the “Great Outdoors Initiative,” the Florida Senate on Tuesday began moving forward with a bill that would prevent building such things
Florida senate moves to block development of Anastasia State Park
A controversial proposal for state parks sparked public outcry last year. Learn how legislators are responding to preserve ...
Looking for a Unique Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day? Live Wildly Has Five Outdoor Dates Perfect for Florida Love Birds
It can be hard to plan a Valentine’s Day celebration for that special someone in your life. But Florida’s countless beaches, ...
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Florida House bill proposes prevention of developing golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges on state parks
Other parts of the initiative that drew heavy criticism included proposals to construct lodges with up to 350 rooms at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns County and Topsail Hill Preserve State ...
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Florida State Park Protection Act proposed following outcry
Read: St. Augustine residents rally against state’s ‘Great Outdoor Initiative’ to protect Anastasia ... The State Park Protection Act will be considered in the Florida legislative session ...
Florida's Hidden Gems: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a quiet oasis in an urban area
The hideaway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon has 438 acres with nature trails, tree canopies and even an ...