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Silent Type

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4. There was a time when Democrats would jump all over turning land into a state park rather than luxury condos.

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 12:45 PM

Saturday

"Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet will consider a proposal on Tuesday, Sept. 30, to purchase approximately 4 acres of waterfront property in Okaloosa County for $84.5 million, converting land zoned for luxury condominiums into public parkland with significant local government support."

https://www.getthecoast.com/florida-to-consider-84-5m-purchase-of-destin-waterfront-property-for-new-state-park/

I get the price might be a little high and one can make a case it's funneling money to some rich guy. On the other hand. If the price is right, seems like a good public investment.