Why is the District declaring some lands as surplus and then selling them?

The District declares land as surplus when it’s ownership by the District no longer serves a conservation purpose.  When the District is able to sell surplus lands to private individuals, it also returns that parcel to the tax rolls of the County in which it is located.

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1. Why is the District declaring some lands as surplus and then selling them?
2. What happens with the proceeds from the sale of surplus lands
3. Is there an amendment to the Florida Constitution that restricts the sale of public conservation lands?
4. What criteria are used in identifying surplus lands?
5. What about lands that contain archeological sites or habitat for listed species?
6. How are land holdings declared surplus?
7. Are surplus lands decisions made in a public meeting?
8. How will the District make the surplus lands available to members of the public that may be interested in buying them?
9. How much will the District charge for surplus lands?