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Sunday, November 17, 2019

For the record: Coverage of the Nov. 6 decision to protect the Quads


Drone shot courtesy of Emanuel Guzman

My Suncoast  11.07.19 Public lands near Celery Fields - at least three of the four - to be conserved 

Adrien Lucas: We won - but Gabbert's WTF needs to be watched

Sarasota News Leader: Conservation easement to be placed on three of county’s Quads parcels adjacent to the Celery Fields

Herald Tribune: Board agrees to save Quads

Observer Protesters want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves Easement  (not just "protesters," Matt Walsh)



Link: Roundtable: John McCarthy, Adrien Lucas, David Johnson and Tom Matrullo with Bill Logan 

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