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Bentley Ranch sits in southeastern Hardee County. Photo courtesy: Lauren Yoho / Wildpath

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - It's being called a major win in land conservation! The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two Florida Conservation Group projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.

Together, the permanent preservation of these properties, totaling 8,500 acres, marks strategic progress in protecting Florida’s water resources, wildlife habitat and working ranch land.

The backstory:

Bentley Ranch encompasses more than six miles of land on Oak Creek. It's one of several Peace River tributaries in southeastern Hardee County. The natural landscape of the property supports clean water flow, aquifer recharge and flood mitigation throughout the region. These functions are critical to m

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