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Commission approves option to buy 55 acres on East Newnan's Lake for conservation
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners · April 14, 2026
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Summary
County staff recommended and commissioners approved an option contract to purchase two parcels totaling roughly 55 acres on Newnan's Lake for the Alachua County Forever program; staff cited riparian habitat and cultural resources and asked for funds to complete due diligence and closing.
The board approved an option contract to acquire roughly 55 acres on the southeast side of Newnan's Lake, staff told commissioners on April 14.
Andy Christman, land conservation program manager, said the property contains lakeshore swamp, mesic hammock and upland habitat and noted…
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