Collier County mulling land swap, sale to Barron Collier Cos.

Author: Aisling Swift, Gulfshore Business
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Collier County commissioners voted 4-1 to continue negotiating a 439-acre land swap with Barron Collier Cos., which faces having the county fair, swamp buggies and other loud events next to its planned wilderness retreat. 

The Board of County Commissioners, with Chairman Chris Hall voting against, asked staff on Aug. 27 to work with the developer on more details of a deal involving county-owned Camp Keais and Barron Collier’s Silver Strand Grove III and return to the board. 

Staff recommended two independent appraisals on both properties, a possible cash transaction, and that Barron Collier reimburse the county for all costs of the appraisals and deal.  

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