The bipartisan blowback toward a plan to build golf courses and 350-room lodges on state park land grew into a roar on Thursday as a growing list of powerful Republicans came out against the proposals.
In an extraordinary show of unified opposition, elected officials in the state Legislature, Cabinet and Congress all said they were against the plans, which would make expansive changes to nine Florida state parks — including the construction of cabins, pickleball courts and disc golf courses.
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, who championed expanding conservation land in the Legislature, said the state has worked hard to protect and enhance state parks.
“Our vision did not contemplate the addition of golf courses…
