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Have politicians forgotten Florida Forever, the best land conservation program in America? | Column Never mind what the Florida Constitution says, governors and Legislatures have ignored the will of the voters — the people — year after year.     This photograph, which appeared in the 2012 Florida Forever calendar, was taken by Mac Stone in the Green Swamp, which feeds water to the Hillsborough River. Published Feb. 22 It’s true that low taxes and warm weather attracts many new citizens to Florida. A closer look will show that underpinning the economics and comfort of living are the fundamentals of what makes Florida Florida — our water and land resources. Florida is defined by its sandy beaches and estuaries; freshwater, lakes, springs and rivers; abundant fish and wildlife; and far more natural amenities. They exist because the state has been successful in conserving its most important assets. Florida Forever and its predecessors have been acclaimed a

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