The Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) received seven new project proposals for the Florida Forever 2023 Cycle 1: Avalon Phase II, Carter-Quail Ranch, Creek Ranch, Floyd’s Mound, Owen Creek Highlands, Quail Creek Ranch, and Williamson Cattle Company. On December 9, 2022, ARC voted to move all seven proposals on for more detailed review.

Section 259.07, Florida Statutes, requires ARC to hold public meetings to take testimony on new Florida Forever proposals “in such areas of the state where the major portions of such land are situated.” ARC will take the required public testimony on these proposals as well as other existing Florida Forever projects.

Regional Hearing Schedule

Date and TimeAgendaLocationProject Proposals
March 13, 2023
4 p.m.
Volusia County Commission Board Room
123 W. Indiana Ave
DeLand, FL 32720

Carter-Quail Ranch

March 14, 2023
4 p.m.
Highlands County Engineering Training Room
505 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Creek Ranch
Quail Creek Ranch
Williamson Cattle Company
April 14, 2023
9 a.m.
Available on April 5, 2023
Department of Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
Conference Room 137
3900 Commonwealth Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32399
or Via Webinar
Avalon Phase II
Floyd’s Mound
Virtual Hearing for all other proposals
Please contact the Division of State Lands, Office of Environmental Services at 850-245-2555 for additional information.
 
Shauna R. Allen, Staff Director
Office of Environmental Services
Division of State Lands
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, M.S. 140
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
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