Environmental lands acquisitions — Myakka Valley and Bunker Hill preserves
Summary
The county is buying 554 acres in Myakka for $14.2 million and 156 acres in Parrish for $2.05 million, using environmental lands bond funds, to build wildlife corridors along the Myakka and Little Manatee rivers. Commissioners debated paying slightly above appraisal on the Myakka tract.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$16.38 million from environmental lands bond funds, plus new operating costs and two new staff positions from the environmental lands millage.
Wildlife, residents near the preserves, and future users of trails and passive recreation.
Critics concerned about paying above appraised value with taxpayer bond funds.
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