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The futures of Florida’s state parks are now more certain because of you | Editorial
Florida protested over a problem they saw with how their government was run. Legislators listened. They devised a commonsense ...
State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a ...
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Florida governor says he'll sign bill that will ban golf courses from state parks
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill protecting state parks from development. The bill reverses a previous plan for recreational facilities and hotels in state parks. Bipartisan ...
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No recreation without representation: the fight for Florida's state parks
The Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 80 — one of two bills meant to prevent development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis' plans were ...
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State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House on Thursday in response to ...