WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio, Rep. Brian Mast, and state and local officials in a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) board members urging them to hold more substantial public comment periods to allow Floridians and stakeholders to voice their opinions on a recent proposal that will allow golf courses and hotels to be built on Florida state parks. Senator Scott is encouraging the state to also have substantial public comment periods, each attended by the ARC, for communities affected by this proposal to fully understand its potential impacts. The Senator welcomes the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's announcement of additional public comment opportunities following his request and will continue his push to make Floridians' voices heard.

Read the full letter HERE or below.

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