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Committee reviews Poinciana Gardens parcel: 225 acres platted into many lots, development potential highest concern
Summary
Staff presented Poinciana Gardens (aka Medalist parcel) as a 225‑acre mix of small private lots, pine flatwoods, depression marshes and a large slough system; committee heard it could buffer Atlantic Ridge State Park but faces exotic species, off‑road vehicle damage and potentially hundreds of homes if developed.
Martin County staff presented a group of parcels identified as Poinciana Gardens (also described as the Medalist parcel) and told the committee the site totals roughly 225 acres made up primarily of many privately owned, platted lots.
Mike (staff member) said the area contains pine flatwoods, depression marshes and a large slough system and "would help to buffer Atlantic Ridge" while falling within the Loxaloosa acquisition area. He noted the parcel is heavily subdivided; in the staff presentation he…
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