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State Parks planning process

March 20, 2026
By Staff Report

The state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning on Friday, March 6 released new management plans for Gasparilla Island State Park, Cayo Costa, Don Pedro Island, Gasparilla Island and Stump Pass, all in advance of public meetings set for April.

Two stories in the Beacon detail some of the changes, as well as a public meeting process.

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Below are individual plans for each park.