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Volusia County approves $20 million Riverbend Ranch purchase to add 1,300 acres to Volusia Forever
Summary
The County Council voted 7–0 to buy Riverbend Ranch in Osteen for about $20 million under the Volusia Forever program, preserving roughly 1,300 acres and 2 miles of St. Johns River frontage. Supporters cited wetlands protection, water quality and wildlife corridor benefits.
Volusia County Council voted unanimously May 5 to purchase Riverbend Ranch, a roughly 1,300‑acre property in Osteen with about two miles of frontage on the St. Johns River, using Volusia Forever funds.
The council approved a motion to complete the acquisition after residents and conservation groups urged the county to act. Brian White, a New Smyrna Beach resident, told the council Riverbend Ranch is “precisely the kind of property this program was built for” and urged the county to proceed while land is available. Melissa Thorn said the program…
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