104 acres purchased in September 2024
Located in Myakka City, Triple Oak Preserve contains beautiful upland forest, forested wetland, mesic flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, ponds and freshwater marshes. Over a period of 25 years, the previous landowners planted 34,000 trees on open land as a part of a Conservation Stewardship Plan. The property is within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and contributes quality habitat between the Myakka River State Park and conservation easements to the north and west of Flatford Swamp. The nine acres of longleaf pine on site contribute toward objectives of Florida’s Forest Action Plan and America’s Longleaf Range-wide Conservation Plan for Longleaf. Deer, gopher tortoise, southern fox squirrel, turkey, sandhill cranes, wood storks and other wading birds, crested caracara and bald eagles commonly occur. Southeastern American kestrel, tricolor heron, little blue heron, and eastern indigo snake also occur. Activities at Triple Oak Preserve may include hiking, biking, picnics, birding, educational programs and meeting space. Activities that benefit the rural but rapidly growing community are being planned for the large, traditional home on site.
