Martin County's Bar-B Ranch being preserved forever from development
Posted on October 3, 2025
A $17 million conservation deal will permanently protect more than 1,700 acres at Bar-B Ranch, with Martin County and the state purchasing development rights to prevent future development. The county’s $5 million share is funded by the voter-approved Martin County Forever half-cent sales tax, preserving a working ranch, wildlife habitat, and critical environmental corridors forever.
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