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County approves letter supporting Inverness’ Whispering Pines park appropriation; council’s RV campground idea sparks divided reaction
Summary
Citrus County commissioners voted to send a letter of support for City of Inverness legislative funding requests for Whispering Pines Park, including campground and fence repairs; commissioners and public debated the campground proposal, with the board approving the letter 4–1.
The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a letter of support to state legislators for the City of Inverness’ 2026 appropriation requests tied to Whispering Pines Park, including funds for fence replacement, trail connections and a proposed campground or RV camping area.
Representatives from the City of Inverness — including Mayor Bob Placeted, council members Tom Craig and Crystal Azanich, council president Jean Davis and Eric (city staff) — presented three specific funding requests: (1) an RV-style campground to support park operations and visitor lodging similar to state-park campgrounds, (2) replacement of…
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