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The 11.3-acre site consists of pine flatwoods and scrubby flatwoods. Due to a lack of fire, Florida scrub-jays no longer inhabit the site.

Importance
This is one of the last undeveloped areas of coastal scrub habitat north of Osprey in Sarasota County. The surrounding areas have been or are proposed to be developed as commercial and high-density residential areas.

Status
Acquisition of this Protection Priority Site is complete. Fire buffers have been cleared in cooperation with DOF and the county’s Firewise program to help prevent wildfires. There is an active bald eagle nest on site.

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