Three years ago, state officials wanted to acquire a piece of “environmentally sensitive” land along the Peace River, but the $14-million price tag was too high. Now the state has a chance to grab the land for free and turn it into a state park. Yet the current regime at DEP has turned down the offer, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Environmental Agency Turns Down Free Park
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