The Foundation Celebrates Reopening of William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation AreaOn Friday, January 28, the Florida Park Service officially reopened the William J. “Billy Joe” Rish Recreation Area for day-use access at the Gulf of Mexico and the St. Joseph Bay. The 100-acre addition, located in Port St. Joe, is open year-round and is specifically designated for people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers...READ MORE | Florida State Parks Specialty License Plate Now Available! The Florida State Parks specialty license plate is now available at local tag agencies, statewide. The Florida State Parks specialty license plate has been delivered to tax collector offices and license plate agencies statewide and Floridians who purchased presale vouchers can now redeem them at their local tax collector office or license plate agency. Those who wish to purchase the new specialty plate can also do so at their local office...READ MORE | Foundation Awarded Major Grant To Construct Historic Fort Mose near St. AugustineThe Florida State Parks Foundation announced on Feb. 28th that it has been awarded a $933,500 grant from the Florida African American Cultural and Historical Grants Program. Of more than 150 applicants, the Foundation's grant proposal was ranked 16th. The grant funds will be used to construct a representation of the historic 1738 Fort Mose, just north of St. Augustine....READ MORE
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