PRESS RELEASE: April 7, 2015

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GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT APPOINTS BRIAN SMITH TO FLORIDA GREENWAYS & TRAILS COUNCIL

TALLAHASSEE – Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Brian Smith to the Florida Greenways & Trails Council. 

Smith, 72, of Ozona, is a former planning director for Pinellas County. He is reappointed for a term beginning April 6, 2015, and ending Jan. 23, 2017.

The Florida Greenways and Trails Council was established to advise the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on greenway and trail related issues, promote intergovernmental cooperation and private partnerships for developing the greenways and trails system, recommend priorities for critical links in the system, and provide funding recommendations for developing and managing the system. 

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 171 state parks and trails inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With 161 parks, 10 state trails, nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, 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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