Golf courses in Florida state parks? US Congressman Brian Mast speaks about golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Editor’s note on the letters: Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to have nixed plans to build golf courses and pickleball courts at Jonathan Dickinson State Park and other parks across the state, citing “overwhelming interest.” But […]
Golf courses in Florida state parks? US Congressman Brian Mast speaks about golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Editor’s note: After the Flagler of Stuart decided Friday not to host the DEP’s public meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday due to “safety concerns,” the DEP postponed all meetings across the state and said […]
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Monday the launch of the 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative, which will impact many local state parks. The goal of the initiative is to expand public access by increasing outdoor activities and providing shelter while maintaining conservation at the state level, according to […]
TALLAHASSEE – Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include playing 18 holes of golf or Pickleball. The state Department of Environmental Protection this week announced a so-called “Great Outdoors Initiative” aimed at expanding public access to state parks. The announcement includes, among other things, establishing campgrounds and cabins and increasing “the number […]
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The inaugural Bristol Open is over, but don’t expect the Bristol SportsPlex to take a well-deserved break. There is too much to do. According to Matt Lavinder, owner of Bristol SportsPlex, a new project called Bristol Sports United is launching this week in Bristol, Tennessee, which will not only create a junior […]
Mayor Lumumba speaks at the reopening of Smith Park Smith Park in downtown Jackson reopens with a grand opening. Sarah Warnock/Clarion Ledger Parham Bridges Park in northeast Jackson will be upgraded, including the addition of pickleball courts and a par-3 golf course, after the Jackson City Council approved the project during its meeting Tuesday. The […]
