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TDC approves exploring partnership with FWC to develop Gateway Outdoor Center on 500-acre site

3210829 · March 26, 2025
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The Columbia County Tourist Development Council voted to pursue a formal partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to study a Gateway Outdoor Center concept inside the county's 500-acre regional park and to take the proposal to the Board of County Commissioners for further action.

The Columbia County Tourist Development Council voted to pursue a formal partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to explore a Gateway Outdoor Center concept on the county's 500-acre property and to take a request for formal approval to the Board of County Commissioners.

The proposal stems from a conceptual presentation by Ashley Williams, public information coordinator for the regional FWC office, who described the center as "a destination for hands-on exploration, a regional hub highlighting North Florida's amenities and opportunities." The council and staff said they view the center as a way to pair athletic tournaments already held on the property with…

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