Florida parks

Reflection of the clouds in swamp water of the Everglades.

'Forgotten' Parks And Rec Areas In Florida Receive Significant Funding

Jessica Meszaros

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The U.S. Congress recently passed the Great American Outdoors Act.If President Trump signs it as expected, the Act will provide funds not seen in decades…

Local / State

Sarasota, Pinellas Golf Clubs Becoming The Foundation For Parks

Vanessa Henry

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While Sarasota deals with a long time issue involving a historic golf club, Pinellas County is spending $1.2 million on a former golf club to, in part,…

A sonic device is seen (at top right) at Barrett Playground in Philadelphia. Thirty parks in the city have the devices, which emit a constant, high-pitched noise that only teenagers and young adults can hear.

Local / State

Can You Hear It? Sonic Devices Play High-Pitched Noises To Repel Teens

Michaela Winberg

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Philadelphia parks officials have implemented a device called the Mosquito, which only people under age 25 can hear, in an effort to decrease loitering and vandalism late at night.

A recent protest opposing commercial interests in state parks - held outside the entrance of Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach.

Local / State

Florida State Parks May Have to Pay Their Way

Caitlin Granfield

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The Sierra Club is against a bill in a Florida House committee that would allow hunting, lumbering and cattle grazing in state parks in order to...