The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board approved the purchase of two Peace River islands consisting of approximately 61.51 acres of uplands in Charlotte and DeSoto counties. The acquisition will be added to the 1,988 that the District owns within the Lower Peace River Corridor project.
The property, commonly known as the Liverpool Islands, is located in the Peace River near the District’s Deep Creek tract. DeSoto County manages the public recreational opportunities on the Deep Creek tract and requested the District purchase the property to provide additional recreational opportunities for the public.
The islands are being purchased for $322,550 from the Myrtle McLeod Estate. The transaction is scheduled to close by the end of October. The funding for this purchase comes from the Florida Forever Trust Fund.
Purchasing these islands is consistent with the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan, which specifically identifies the Lower Peace River Corridor project.