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id: e89895cfea
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:27 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:28 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Florida Cabinet to consider $20.5 million Clearwater Beach purchase

The Florida Cabinet will vote Tuesday on spending $20.5 million for a 30-acre property at the northern tip of Clearwater Beach, according to a meeting agenda.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [Florida Cabinet](/tampa-bay/wiki/florida-cabinet.md), [Caladesi Island State Park](/tampa-bay/wiki/caladesi-island-state-park.md), [Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve](/tampa-bay/wiki/pinellas-county-aquatic-preserve.md)

## Coverage

- [WUSF Public Media](https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-11-12/florida-cabinet-to-consider-clearwater-beach-island-land-and-other-easements), 2026-11-12 12:27 EST: Florida Cabinet to consider Clearwater Beach Island land and other easements
- [Creative Loafing Tampa Bay](https://www.cltampa.com/news/state-of-florida-will-consider-20-million-purchase-of-clearwater-beach-island-property/), 2026-11-12 12:32 EST: State of Florida will consider $20 million purchase of Clearwater Beach property
- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/11/12/clearwater-beach-florida-caladesi-island-state-park/), 2026-11-12 17:28 EST: Florida may buy a 30-acre property on Clearwater Beach. It comes with a big house

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