Florida county pays $7.8m for 625-acre ranch, stopping 52-home development
Collier County finalized a $7.8 million deal to purchase Wildflowerz Ranch, halting a proposed 52-home development on the 625-acre site. The acquisition, reached after two years of negotiations, emphasizes the county's commitment to conservation and wildlife protection. The ranch's cattle operations will continue under a lease until the end of 2027.