DEP SEEKS PARTNER FOR VISITOR SERVICES AT DR. JULIAN G. BRUCE ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK

CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us DEP SEEKS PARTNER FOR VISITOR SERVICES AT DR. JULIAN G. BRUCE ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK ~Department seeks a concessionaire to provide services at busy state park~ WHAT:         Required Onsite Meeting for Potential Concessionaires WHEN:         Tuesday, March 8, 2016                      1 p.m. WHERE:      Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park                     1900 E. Gulf Breeze Drive                     St. George Island, FL 32328 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has released a call for business plans seeking a concessionaire at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park. Possible services may include food and beverage services, recreational equipment rentals, merchandise sales and special-event services. Interested parties must attend the mandatory onsite meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal. Proposals must be submitted no later than March 29 at 5 p.m. In fiscal year 2014-15, 290,212 people visited the park. To register for the mandatory meeting or to submit questions in advance, please email Savannah.Lustria@dep.state.fl.us by March 7 at 5 p.m. For more information, please click here. About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails  The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association. Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience while visiting. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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