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Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls

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Second, Amendment 2 required a two-thirds vote of each chamber of the state legislature to authorize the transfer, sale, or disposal of land under the control of the state agriculture or environmental protection departments.”. Election Results = PASSED with 68.91% voter support. American Oystercatcher. Photo by © Michael Todd.

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What is the State Bird of Florida?

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Perhaps it was their relative rarity, compared to now, combined with their varied songs that prompted the Florida legislature to vote in this widespread species. Why not choose an iconic bird that could use a little extra protection? Northern Mockingbird with fledgling. Birds Florida mockingbirds northern mockingbird state bird'

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