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County ratifies Florida Forever application for 153 acres amid annexation concerns
Summary
Flagler County commissioners voted to ratify a Florida Forever boundary‑amendment application to protect 153 acres of floodplain in the Summertown/Veranda Bay property, while public commenters and commissioners warned annexation by Flagler Beach and developer rezoning could undermine broader protections.
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified a Florida Forever boundary‑amendment application on Monday to add 153 acres of floodplain and riparian habitat within the Summertown/Veranda Bay property to the Flagler Blueway conservation project.
County staff said the parcel contains floodplain swamp, hydric hammock and riparian uplands that protect headwaters flowing into the Tomoka Aquatic Preserve. Staff noted the application met the ARC deadline and included a willing‑seller letter; the parcel would expand conserved land that already includes state parks and county preserves.
Why it matters: staff said the 153‑acre acquisition would protect roughly 63% of…
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