The legislation came about after the state proposed building on park lands in a move that was widely criticized.

The Perdido Key kayak launch and parking lot are closed. The Perdido Key Discovery Trail and boardwalk are also closed for construction. The Nature Way Trail boardwalk behind the visitor center in the ...

Florida's state, as well as national parks were purchased and/or set aside by and for the people. That is, all of the people, certainly not Realtors and developers. These are the lands that are ...

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The land management measure is called the “State Park Preservation Act." It passed the House floor, 115-0, and it preserves ...

The coastal, pristine barrier islands that are now Lovers Key State Park on the Gulf Coast in Southwest Florida once were ...

Ron DeSantis' administration to build golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts, and luxury hotels at state parks are progressing through the Florida Legislature. So far, national parks in the ...

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