The Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) received four project proposals for Florida Forever 2025 Cycle 1: Hog Island, Myakka Corridor Addition, St. Marks River Timberlands and Springs, and Teal Timber. On December 13, 2024, ARC voted to move all four 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 lands are situated."

2025 Cycle 1 Regional Hearing Schedule

Date and TimeAgendaLocationProject Proposals
Mar. 4, 2025
4-5 p.m., EST		DownloadPutnam County Administration Building
Commission Meeting Room
2509 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177		Hog Island
Mar. 11, 2025
4-5 p.m., EDT		DownloadManatee County Administration Building
5th Floor Meeting Room
1112 Manatee Ave. W.
Bradenton, FL 34205		Myakka Corridor Addition
April 11, 2025
9-10 a.m., EDT		DownloadDepartment of Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
Conference Room 137
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000		St. Marks River Timberlands and Springs
Teal Timber
Last Modified: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 - 08:31am