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Taylor County begins master‑planning for Steinhatchee coastal park; public asks for boardwalks, kayak access and phased build
Summary
Taylor County staff and consultants outlined a 62‑acre Steinhatchee park planning process and invited public input at a stakeholder meeting series. Residents urged boardwalks through wetlands, kayak launches, and multipurpose fields; staff said wetlands delineation is complete and the project will be phased and grant‑driven.
Taylor County commissioners and staff opened a public stakeholder process on a proposed 62‑acre Steinhatchee coastal park, telling residents the site will be planned in phases and that wetlands and environmental surveys are complete.
County staff member John Holmes described field work completed for the project and asked residents what amenities they would like. "The parcel is 62 acres," Holmes said, and "based on what we're looking at, at least half of that is likely gonna be wetlands." He said the county is not proposing wetland impacts and will keep at least a 25‑foot buffer from wetlands.
The project is funded through a grant that covers design, planning and permitting; staff said they expect permitting work and environmental studies to strengthen future grant applications. County staff…
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