Calendar Announcement

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

DEP SEEKS PROVIDER FOR VISITOR SERVICES AT ANASTASIA STATE PARK

~Department seeks service provider for additional services at busy state park~

ST. AUGUSTINE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has released a call for business plans seeking a service provider at Anastasia State Park. Possible services include food and beverage sales, recreational equipment rentals, merchandise sales and special event coordination. 

Last fiscal year nearly 540,000 people visited Anastasia State Park, generating $41,061,023 in direct economic impact.

Interested parties must attend the mandatory meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015.

WHAT:          Mandatory Onsite Meeting 

WHEN:          Wednesday, April 29, 2015
                      9 a.m.

WHERE:        Anastasia State Park
                      1340-A A1A South
                      St. Augustine, FL 32080

To register for the mandatory meeting or to submit questions in advance, please email Kent Whittington at Kent.Whittington@dep.state.fl.us by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

For more information, please click here. 

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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