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Bat protection forces gym closure; Juneteenth moved outdoors and tent rented for weekend events
3865398 · June 18, 2025
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Port St. Joe closed a city gym after staff discovered nesting bats protected under wildlife rules; Juneteenth organizers were directed to use outdoor space and a rented tent after the city could not remove bats until August.
The city of Port St. Joe told event organizers on June 17 that a municipal gym will remain closed to human use because bats nesting in the facility are protected under state wildlife rules during nesting season.
Staff said a wildlife contractor is sealing openings but cannot remove bats until after August. As a result, the Juneteenth…
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