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A new Florida bill would prevent golf courses, pickleball at state parks
Florida Senate Bill 80 looks to prevent last year's Great Outdoors Initiative that proposed building pickleball courts, golf courses in state parks.
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This Florida Camping Spot Has Been Named Top 'Hidden Gem' In The Country
The Cove Resort & Pub in Inverness, Florida, has been named the top Hidden Gem in North America in the 2025 Camp Spot Awards.
Florida State Park Preservation Act aims to protect parks against pickleball, golf courses
Florida Senate Bill 80 looks to prevent last year's Great Outdoors Initiative that proposed building pickleball courts, golf ...
South Florida Times3d
Florida lawmakers prohibit state parks developments under new bill
After a controversial proposal to build golf courses, hotels and pickleball courts at Florida state parks last year, lawmakers approved a bill to ban such developments and preserve the historic ...
The Falcons Wire3dOpinion
Florida Senate poised to pass legislation to protect state parks. Get it done. | Editorial
The State Park Preservation Act requires public hearings for land management plans and forces the state to comply.
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Florida legislature approves bill to protect state park land from development
A bill moving through the Florida legislature meant to block development of Florida state park land is heading to the Senate ...
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Fla. Senate panel rejects chair’s amendment, advances parks bill
State Sen. Joe Gruters filed an amendment he said would allow golf courses and other amenities if they will not cause ...