$1.7 Billion for Florida’s World-Class Beaches, Springs, State Parks, Everglades and Natural Treasures
NAPLES, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he will propose more than $1.7 billion to protect Florida’s environment as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget. This $1.7 billion funding for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is a more than $220 million increase over the current year.
The proposed funding will include:
- A historic investment of $55 million for Florida’s springs;
- A historic investment of $100 million for Florida’s beaches;
- A record $355 million for Everglades restoration;
- A record $50 million for Florida’s state parks; and
- $50 million for Florida Forever to help preserve and protect our natural lands
The following is a list of road closures that will be in effect for the Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO) festival, taking place downtown Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2017) – The following is a list of road closures that will be in effect for the Fine Arts For Ocala (FAFO) festival, taking place downtown Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29.
Road closures effective Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 p.m. –
- SE First Avenue, from SE Third Street to E Silver Springs Boulevard
- E Broadway Street, from SW First Avenue to Osceola Avenue
- E Fort King Street, from Magnolia Avenue to Osceola Avenue
- SE Second Street, from Magnolia Avenue to Osceola Avenue
- SE Magnolia Avenue, from E Fort King Street to Silver Springs Boulevard
Date:10/28/2017 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Ocala
100 SE 1st Ave.
Ocala, Florida 34470
The Ocala Art Festival brings artists from across the United States to historic downtown Ocala. In addition to 155 professional artists’ displays, this event includes live entertainment, food trucks, children’s art activities, student at competition and performances. For details, please contact FAFO at 352-867-0355. Have a wonderful time!
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