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Florida Communities Trust Highlights
Florida Communities Trust assists communities in protecting important natural resources, providing recreational opportunities and preserving Florida's traditional working waterfronts through the competitive criteria in the Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program and the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Florida Forever Grant Program. These local land acquisition grant programs provide funding to local governments and eligible non-profit organizations to acquire land for parks, open space, greenways and projects supporting Florida's seafood harvesting and aquaculture industries. The source of funding for Florida Communities Trust comes from Florida Forever proceeds. more
Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve in Volusia County

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve in Volusia County by Michael Wray


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The Florida Community Trust staff is preparing for an upcoming Governing Board meeting the location, time and agenda will be provided in advance of the meeting. The meeting is anticipated for the month of June.

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Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve in Volusia County

Ponce Preserve, Ponce Inlet, Florida


 

The Ponce Preserve offers something for everyone. Located eight miles south of Daytona Beach in the Town of Ponce Inlet, visitors can explore 40-acres extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Halifax River. Take a stroll down the boardwalk to the fishing pier, or meander along nature trails to the ocean dunes. Enjoy the picnic pavilion and nature-themed playground, then head over to see an ancient Indian midden and the 400-year old Live Oak at the base of the Green Mound. Fitness stations along the trail are perfect for the athletically incline. Nature enthusiasts can take to the wildlife observation tower and might spot threatened and endangered species that make the park home. Of note, Atlantic Avenue has handicapped parking for beach-going visitors. The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk.


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Last updated: May 07, 2013

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