Florida House bill limits projects like golf courses at state parks

Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses, pickleball courts at state parks

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday by the state House following a public outcry against such projects that were pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. The vote was 115-0 for the measure, which now goes to the Senate, where a similar bill is moving through committees. Supporters...

Florida House votes unanimously to keep golf courses, pickleball courts out of state parks

The Florida House voted unanimously to protect state parks from golf courses and other recreations, an idea pitched by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration.

House Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Pickleball and Golf Courses in State Parks

The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks. House members unanimously passed a bill (HB 209) that stemmed from a public outcry last year about a now-shelved plan that would have put golf courses, lodges and pickleball courts in state parks. The post House Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Pickleball and Golf Courses in State Parks appeared first on FlaglerLive.

Florida House bill limits projects like golf courses at state parks

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed Wednesday

House votes unanimously to protect state parks from development • Florida Phoenix

A citizen protesting proposed plan for state parks at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin on August 27, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix)A proposal that would limit development in state parks and ensure maximum public scrutiny of changes to their management was approved unanimously in the Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday, 115-0. The measure, called the State Park Preservation Act, (HB 209) follows outrage felt across t…

Florida House passes bill to limit projects like golf courses and pickleball courts at state parks

Development such as golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury lodges would be prohibited at Florida state parks under legislation passed the state House.