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Maria Villarroel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes to replace state parks with golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels

The plan was announced by the state Department of Environmental Protection, but it has been met with criticism by activists and lawmakers alike. (Credit: Cheney Orr/Via cnbc.com/ AFP/Getty Images)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a proposal to get rid of some of the state's natural parks, and replace them with golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels, according to the Florida department of Environmental Protection.

The state Department of Environmental Protection launched its 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative last week, which proposes to expand public access, increase outdoor activities and provide new lodging options across nine of the state's parks.

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