May 13, 2026
The Volusia County Council voted unanimously May 5 to purchase River Bend Ranch, a 1,299-acre property in southern Volusia County, for $20.1 million through the Volusia Forever land conservation program, according to a news release from the county.
Daryl Carter, president of Maury L. Carter & Associates Inc., previously told OBJ that while growth is vital to Florida’s future, preserving the state’s natural resources is equally important. He noted commercial activity can play a key role in funding conservation efforts, as a portion of the deed documentary tax from land sales supports the state’s land restoration and preservation initiatives.
“More commerce and more business can mean more money for conservation,” Carter said, adding conservation efforts often spark important conversations about which lands should be preserved, which should be developed and how to strike the right balance.
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