Polk County has closed Marsh Rabbit Run trail at Circle B Bar Reserve due to nesting alligators' aggressive behavior, with Alligator Alley also affected earlier.

Pinellas County Government celebrates park rangers during Park & Recreation Month for their role in maintaining over 20,000 acres of natural areas and educating the public.

Mosaic Peace River Park's west entrance is temporarily closed from July 23-26 for maintenance, but the park remains accessible through the east entrance.

Charlotte County is upgrading playgrounds at several parks with construction starting July 21, aiming to complete by August 4. Access remains but caution near work zones is advised.

Stirling Park in Dunedin offers 27 acres of trails for hiking and cycling, near the Pinellas Trail, providing a natural urban retreat as highlighted by the city's Facebook post.

The City of Dunedin, Florida, celebrates "Be Nice to a Bug Day" by promoting the importance of bees to the ecosystem and agriculture via a Facebook post and suggests ways to protect these crucial pollinators.

Tringali Park Recreation Center hosts a celebration for National Pickleball Day on August 8, offering activities for all skill levels, prizes, and refreshments, with a $5 registration fee.

A young male Florida panther was killed on I-75 in Pasco County, the first known such incident in the area, highlighting the species' vulnerability and conservation challenges.

Tampa's Parks and Recreation turn summer jobs into careers for local teens, with 380 youths working seasonally and 50 interns gaining job experience. Success stories abound as participants grow into full-time roles.

Charlotte County Transit offers a free Saturday-only park and ride service to Englewood Beach starting May 31.

Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood reopens on May 16, with some areas still under repair, including restrooms, the canoe/kayak launch, and part of the pier.

Clearwater city and the PSTA are offering a free Park & Ride service to Clearwater Beach from March 2 to May 3, 2025, to alleviate parking issues during the busy season.

Fort Desoto North Beach is reopening after hurricane damage repairs, marking the full reopening of the park. Cleanup involved removing debris buried under sand, with extensive impacts on park structures and financial losses due to closure.