Protecting Southwest Florida’s land and water for twenty years, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is thrilled to announce surpassing over 20,000 acres protected! The not-for-profit land trust’s recent protection of 58 acres in suburban Manatee County put them over the milestone marker for a grand total of 20,004 acres protected as their 20th Anniversary … Read more
OSPREY, FL (July 2, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to announce the juried selections and winners for their fifth annual Summer Photo Contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida to this online competition. Jurors included award-winning photographer and … Read more
OSPREY, FL (August 20, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the expansion of their Board of Trustees with the addition of two new members, James Caldwell and Patrick Pedonti. An accredited land trust, Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people … Read more
OSPREY, FL (August 27, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the sale of 20 acres located within Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. The land was purchased by the State of Florida as an addition to the Park and is located at the mouth of Tippecanoe Bay on Sam Knight Creek, a … Read more
OSPREY, FL (September 3, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is excited to announce the People’s Choice winners of their fifth annual virtual Summer Photo Contest exhibit. Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of natural Florida to this online competition. Jurors included award-winning photographer … Read more
OSPREY, FL (September 23, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the permanent conservation of 58 acres in suburban Manatee County. The newly-conserved, strategically-located land links three conservation areas buffering Gap Creek – Manatee County’s 83-acre Braden River Park, Girl Scout’s 123-acre Camp Honi Hanta, and a 14-acre working farm Conservation Foundation … Read more
OSPREY, FL (September 5, 2024) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is delighted to announce the permanent conservation of 656 acres at Longino Ranch. Located in eastern Sarasota County, this protection brings the total conserved lands protecting the Wild & Scenic Myakka River to over 130,000 acres. Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP) purchased … Read more
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