A dozen landowners have sold the conservation easements on 38,848 acres of their agricultural property to the state of Florida for nearly $97 million. The acreage includes land in Charlotte and Polk counties.
In exchange for selling the development rights to the properties, the state will allow the landowners to continue owning and working the land. The impetus behind the deal is to “ensure the land, wildlife, and agriculture are protected forever.”
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