State pays $97 million to protect 38,848 acres from development

Twelve Florida landowners, including in Polk and Charlotte counties, agree to sell conservation easements to the state in deal aimed at persevering Florida's ecosystem.

A dozen landowners in Florida have sold more than 38,000 acres to the state to protect the land from development.
A dozen landowners in Florida have sold more than 38,000 acres to the state to protect the land from development.
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A dozen landowners have sold the conservation easements on 38,848 acres of their agricultural property to the state of Florida for $97 million. The acreage includes land in Charlotte and Polk counties. 

 

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