‘Fine with me’: DeSantis pulls back on plan to build new attractions at Florida’s state parks

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis said a plan to build pickleball courts, golf courses and hotels at some state parks is going back to the drawing board.

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The governor said the proposal will be reworked during a news conference in Polk County on Wednesday.

“They are going back, listening to folks. I’m totally fine to make no improvements if that is what the public wants. Fine with me,” DeSantis said.

Read: Protesters rally against development plans inside Florida state parks

The plan sparked multiple protests across the state.

Critics said it put profit over nature.

Read: Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks

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