TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The millions of tourists and Florida residents who visit state parks each year will see them remain free of golf courses, new hotels and sports facilities, as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law curtailing his…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill to restrict Florida from building sports facilities and large lodges on state parks is now a law.Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 209 Thursday, which the state legislature passed unanimously. The uproar came last year after…
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday indicated that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit the building of golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Pickleball courts and luxury lodges…
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection last year announced a plan that would have allowed developers to turn state parks into more touristy attractions.The 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative outlined plans to construct pickleball courts, golfing and disc golf courses and resort-style…
Jim Turner | NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDATALLAHASSEE — A proposal designed to prevent golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Senate.The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee on Tuesday backed the bill…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 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 as golf courses, pickleball courts and…
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Golf courses at Florida state parks?US Congressman Brian Mast speaks at Jonathan Dickinson State Park on golf course proposalsEditor’s note: On Friday, after The Flagler of Stuart decided not to host the DEP public meeting that was scheduled for 3…
The first step toward a new normal as all state parks in New Jersey reopening Saturday at sunrise, with golf courses and county parks allowed to reopen as well. “This coming weekend…will be a crucial test, and this is a…
“We’ll be looking very, very closely this weekend in how people adhere to these, both social distancing guidelines as well as whether or not you’re covering your face,” Murphy said Wednesday. County parks must abide by the same restrictions placed…