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Polk County Acquires 215 Acres of Land Along Lake Rosalie

1 report, 1 independent Updated May 27
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What happened

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Polk County approved an agreement with La Cala, LLC. on May 19, 2026, to acquire approximately 215 acres along Lake Rosalie. The property is located along the south side of Camp Mack Road. This land acquisition is part of Polk County’s ongoing effort to expand, restore, and preserve environmental land corridors. The total cost of the agreement is not expected to exceed $2,996,250.

From dailyridge.com

Why it matters

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The acquired land falls within the Avon Park Air Force Range Encroachment Buffer Zone. This status makes Polk County eligible for $1.3 million in U.S. Air Force grant reimbursement funding.

From dailyridge.com

Who's involved

  • Polk CountyThe county approved the acquisition of the land.
  • Lake RosalieThe lake is the geographical feature where the land acquisition occurred.
  • Greg HansenGreg Hansen serves as the designated leader of the bargaining team representing Polk County.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Polk CountySpeculative

    Polk County might secure $1.3 million in U.S. Air Force grant reimbursement funding for the land acquisition.

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