Santa Rosa County has received an $800,000 grant to build a “Living Shoreline” and protect historical sites at Floridatown Park along Escambia Bay in Pace.
This grant was a part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement of $404 million allocated for 113 environmental resilience projects throughout the state of Florida. Protecting Floridatown Park is about more than just protecting the natural shoreline; it's about preserving the history and legacy of the Mvskoke (Muscogee) or Creek Native Americ...