Should Florida's State Parks be developed? | Poll

Florida's state parks offer some of the most unique experiences in the country.

From fishing, camping, hiking and horseback riding to spotting and admiring some of our more unique wildlife like manatees and alligators there is literally something for everyone.

Not to mention only a handful of states can offer pristine surfing locations in their state parks.

That's why we here at the USA Today Network-Florida feel so strongly about preserving our state parks and supporting Senate Bill 80, or the "State Park Preservation Act." The bill would protect our state parks from developers, and prevent the construction of things like hotels, golf courses, pickleball courts and other commercial buildings in Florida state parks.

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The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gayle Harrell, is in response to a proposal last summer by Gov. Ron DeSantis called the "The Great Outdoors Initiative," that would allow commercial development in parts of Florida's state parks.

We want to hear from you.

Please take part in our poll which will stay open until April 10:

• Do you support the State Parks Preservation Act?

• Have you visited a Florida state park in the last year?

Please let us know in the comments section which state park is your favorite and why.

Contact Torres at jtorres@floridatoday.com. You can follow him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @johnalbertorres or on Facebook at facebook.com/FTjohntorres.