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honeymoon Island
Florida State Park Love Fests aim to protect parks
Last year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposed plans to build golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in nine Florida state parks. It was called ParkGate by some environmental advocates and became a...
Protesters rally at Honeymoon Island to oppose development plans
More than 100 people braved the hot Florida weather to protest a proposed development of pickleball courts at Honeymoon Island State Park on Tuesday. Concerned citizens and elected officials held signs, chanted, and even sang...
The Scoop: Weds. Aug. 28th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Protest at Honeymoon Island State Park over the development of pickleball courts has caused a halt in the development plan meeting.
State park development plans get pushback from advocates and lawmakers
Environmental groups are pushing back against a controversial plan called the “Great Outdoors Initiative.” The Florida Department of Environmental Protection released details last week to build pickleball courts, disc golf courses, and lodging at nine...
Florida offers more details on its controversial plan for changes at state parks
Conservation groups object to the possibility of adding lodging, pickleball and golf at Florida State Parks; state releases details.
