CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park  to Host Public Meeting ~The public is invited to provide comments on the unit management plan~ WHAT:           Public Meeting WHEN:          January 15, 2019                        5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE:       Gulf Coast State College - Gulf/Franklin Campus                       3800 Garrison Avenue, Building A                       Port St. Joe, FL 32456 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service is in the process of updating the unit management plan for T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Citizens are invited to attend the public meeting to learn more about the proposed plans for the state park following impacts from Hurricane Michael, and to provide their comments. Purpose Hear comments and recommendations regarding post-hurricane recovery efforts for T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Discuss existing infrastructural, public access, and natural/cultural resource conditions in the aftermath of the hurricane. Share prospective redevelopment concepts in a community forum. Format The Division of Recreation and Parks encourages everyone interested in the future redevelopment of the park to attend and participate. Participants wishing to address the audience with comments will be asked to fill out speaker cards and will have three minutes to speak. Comment forms will be available at the meeting to submit written recommendations. Written comments will also be encouraged through February 1, 2019, and can be submitted to the Division of Recreation and Parks at FLStateParkPlanning@floridadep.gov. The public notice and agenda are available online. Copies also may be obtained by emailing Mark.Knapke@floridadep.gov or calling 850-227-1327.  Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by Mark.Knapke@floridadep.gov or calling 850-227-1327. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955- 8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails  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 175 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. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/2279665

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