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State senator says Florida parks bill can be changed — up to a point

"I want to make sure we are protecting our parks," state Sen. Gayle Harrell told POLITICO. "But I also want to make sure we're not moving to the point we can't do anything in our parks. There is a balance.

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Florida lawmakers advance bill to protect state parks from golf courses, hotels

TALLAHASSEE — A committee of Florida lawmakers unanimously advanced a bill Tuesday to prohibit golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts and more from being built on state park land.

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Bill to protect state parks from development clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature

The bill comes after news of the state's plans for a 'Great Outdoors Initiative' that would have included golf courses at state parks.

Bill filed by Sen. Gayle Harrell to protect state parks from development clears first hurdle

A move by Florida lawmakers to protect state parks from development like golf courses and tennis courts cleared its first hurdle Tuesday.

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Bill moves forward to protect Florida state parks and curb ‘out-of-nowhere’ plans

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

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Lawmakers target golf courses, lodges in parks

After a bipartisan uproar last year about a proposal dubbed the “Great Outdoors Initiative,” the Florida Senate on Feb. 11 ...

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Florida lawmakers target golf course, lodges in state parks

Bill moving forward that would prevent building such things golf courses, pickleball courts and hotel-style lodges in state ...

Tallahassee celebrates Myers Park Centennial along with an Arbor Day tree planting

The City of Tallahassee held a double celebration for Myers Park on Saturday, February 8. The event also provided some ...

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What is Florida SB 80? Remember the plan to add golf courses, pickleball to state parks?

A bill filed by a Republican state senator would put big guardrails around any future plans by the state to develop state parks. Here's what to know.

VISIT FLORIDA announces Florida Huddle 2026 details

Florida Encounter, one of the longest-running appointment trade shows in the MICE industry, will take place in conjunction ...

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