The Brief
- A local preservation group wants Pinellas County to acquire nearly 29 acres of largely undeveloped land in Boca Ciega Bay.
- The property includes wetlands, mangroves and habitat for seabirds and other wildlife.
- The proposed purchase could eventually include public amenities such as a kayak launch, parking, and access to the island.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A largely untouched piece of land surrounded by development could become Pinellas County’s newest preserve.
The West Klosterman Preservation Group is pushing the county to acquire a combined 29-acre property in and around Boca Ciega Bay, with the goal of protecting its natural habitat while eventually giving the public new ways to enjoy the area.
Pinellas County Land Proposal
The backstory:
The larger property, nicknamed “Roasted Turkey Island,” covers about 28.5 acres and is made up of two properties owned by the same entity.…