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DEP's Florida Park Service is in
the process of updating the Unit Management Plan for Ybor City Museum State
Park. Citizens are invited to attend a public hearing to learn more about the
proposed plans for the state park and to share their comments.
The public notice, agenda and
draft plan are available online here. Copies may also be obtained by emailing Brian.Pinson@dep.state.fl.us
or calling 813-247-6323. The public is also invited to review and submit
comments to the Division of Recreation and Parks at FL_StateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us
until Jan. 27, 2016.
WHAT:
Public Hearing
WHEN: Jan. 13,
2016
5-8 p.m.
WHERE:
Hillsborough Community College – Ybor City Campus
Ybor Building, Room 124
2112 N. 14th St.
Tampa, Florida 33605
This urban park is dedicated to
the preservation of Ybor City's cultural heritage. The museum, housed in
the historic Ferlita Bakery, traces the rich cultural history of Ybor City and
the cigar-making industry with self-guided exhibits. La Casita, a restored
cigar worker's house, is also open for viewing. The following improvements are
proposed for the updated management plan:
- Improve the acoustic features of the museum building,
modernize exhibits, and add interpretive panels;
- Restore one of the three main casitas and two
additional historic buildings through new roofing, structural repairs and
floor restoration;
- Renovate the performance stage in the garden and
courtyard area;
- Improve the aesthetic qualities of the alley along the
north boundary of the park, including landscaping and fencing; and
- Create paved parking in the northwest corner of the
park.
Pursuant to the
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special
accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at
least 48 hours before the hearing by emailing Brian.Pinson@dep.state.fl.us
or calling 813-247-6323. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact
the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or
800-955-8770 (Voice).
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