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Politicians in Northeast Florida speak out against development plans for Anastasia State Park

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Politicians in Northeast Florida speak out against development plans for Anastasia State Park

St. John’s County, Florida. – Politicians in northeast Florida are opposing plans to develop Anastasia State Park and eight other state parks in Florida. The response has been overwhelming since the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) announced the planned changes last week, sparking protests, online petitions and a letter-writing campaign. There is not much […]

Mixed reactions to Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed state park expansions

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Mixed reactions to Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed state park expansions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Conservationists from north central Florida and across the state are pushing back against a plan by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection called the Great Outdoors Initiative. Nine state parks in Florida are the target of controversial projects as part of the initiative. Anastasia State Park in […]

Proposed plans for Anastasia State Park leave more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state

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Proposed plans for Anastasia State Park leave more questions than answers. Here’s what we asked the state

St. John’s County, Florida. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has unveiled dramatic plans to change Anastasia State Park, and News4JAX tried to find out where it all originated. RELATED: Planned lodge and pickleball courts in Anastasia State Park spark outrage among the public as part of the “Great Outdoors” initiative There has […]

Dozens of community members protest against planned development in Anastasia State Park

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Dozens of community members protest against planned development in Anastasia State Park

St. Augustine, Florida. – Community members will gather Sunday morning for a peaceful protest against planned development at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine. The proposed changes, which would affect nine parks, include lodges with up to 350 rooms, pickleball courts, disc golf facilities and golf courses. RELATED: St. Augustine’s Anastasia State Park is one […]

Community members plan peaceful protest against planned development of Anastasia State Park

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Community members plan peaceful protest against planned development of Anastasia State Park

St. John’s County, Florida. – On Sunday at 10 a.m. there will be a peaceful protest at Anastasia State Park against the planned development by the Department of Environmental Protection. RELATED: St. Augustine’s Anastasia State Park is one of 9 parks that could see big changes Eight public meetings were scheduled for Tuesday, but the […]

Opponents rail against plans for Anastasia State Park

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Opponents rail against plans for Anastasia State Park

Opponents oppose plans to build a lodge and other recreation areas at Anastasia State Park, part of a nationwide effort to attract more people to state parks. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week announced the Great Outdoors initiative, which includes a 350-room lodge, pickleball courts and a disc golf course on the barrier […]

Florida Cabinet members alarmed over development plans for state parks

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Florida Cabinet members alarmed over development plans for state parks

Florida Cabinet members are concerned about alleged plans to allow the construction of housing and golf courses in state parks. “Public land should be used and protected,” said Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson“We have to be really careful when we talk about building infrastructure in state parks.” Simpson expressed concern after a report by Tampa Bay […]

State proposes development in Anastasia State Park

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State proposes development in Anastasia State Park

The state of Florida has announced plans to build lodges, golf courses and pickleball courts in state parks, including Anastasia State Park in St. Johns County. The state Department of Environmental Protection this week announced what it calls a “Great Outdoors Initiative” aimed at expanding public access to state parks. The announcement includes, among other […]