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Pirate's Cove sale completed; 3.6-acre site added to Citrus County park system
Summary
Citrus County announced the completed sale of Pirate's Cove and its addition to the county park system as a 3.6-acre 'forever' park, bringing the county673 acres preserved as county-owned parks.
Steve Howard, host of the county-produced program Citrus County in Focus, announced that the sale of Pirate's Cove has been completed and the 3.6-acre property has been added to the Citrus County park system as a "forever" park.
The county characterized the acquisition as the product of a partnership among concerned citizens, community stakeholders and the Board of County Commissioners. "These 3.6 acres will never be developed or paved over," Howard said on the program, framing the move as preservation of the county's remaining natural areas. Howard also said the acquisition brings the county's total preserved, county-owned parkland to 673 acres.
Why it matters: County officials said preserving small parcels such as Pirate's Cove protects wetlands, forests and wildlife and maintains local open space as Citrus County grows. The program emphasized the symbolic value of retaining "old Florida" landscapes amid rising development pressures.
What was said: Howard credited "numerous champions, philanthropists, and public servants" for completing the purchase and described the phrase "in perpetuity" as meaning the land will remain undeveloped far into the future. The program did not include details of the sale price, grant sources, the seller, or any formal vote; those details were not specified on air.
Next steps: The program stated Pirate's Cove is now part of the county park system; no further procedural steps or council votes were described during the segment.
