South Florida officials are adding their voices to a bipartisan chorus opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed redevelopment of nine state parks with recreational sports facilities — like pickleball courts and golf courses — as well as commercial lodging establishments. That includes a new petition by Miami Gardens Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones, who said he is “deeply concerned” about the plan for which the Department of Environmental Protect…

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South Florida leaders blast Gov. DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks, launch petition

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to build golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts and other development at Florida state parks staged protests Tuesday at several sites as pressure builds against the proposal. The Republican governor’s Department of Environmental Protection unveiled the plans last week and had planned a single hour of public hearings near the nine affected parks. Amid growing outcry, a golf cou…

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Opponents stage protests against Florida state parks development plans pushed by DeSantis

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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed plan to develop golf courses, hotels, and other business ventures in Florida’s state parks is drawing controversy from environmental groups as they strongly oppose the development and advocate for the protection of wildlife and the preservation of the parks. Recently, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced the 2024-25 ‘Great Outdoor Initiative’ to build lodgings, golf courses, and pickle-b…

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Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped. Audubon Florida, the Sierra Club and other groups also are rallying against additional changes floated by the state Department of Environmental Protection for eight other award-winning state parks.

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Florida environmentalists call for DeSantis to ditch state park development plans

Why can't Gov. Ron DeSantis just leave Florida's parks alone?

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Development plans in Florida parks another Ron DeSantis fumble

Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped. Audubon Florida, the Sierra Club and other groups also are rallying against additional changes floated by the state Department of Environmental Protection for eight other award-winning state parks. The plans, which include a p…

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Florida environmentalists call for DeSantis to ditch plan to develop state parks

Floridians are rejecting Ron DeSantis and his attempts to compete with Disney by turning pristine state parks into pickleball, disc golf, and golf courses en masse, and now his own political party is turning against him. Credit: Inside the Magic DeSantis and the Great Outdoors Initiative Ron DeSantis is on his second round as Florida governor, meaning he will be unable to run again in the next election cycle due to term limits. While he will bec…

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South Florida leaders blast Gov. DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks, launch petition

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