Canceled OHPA land sale could have included plans for greenspace near port

  • The Ocean Highway and Port Authority was prepared to hire a real estate agency to sell this lot on Escambia Street, but the broker withdrew a listing agreement from consideration by the OHPA Commission. The broker said he had discussed plans with the city of Fernandina Beach to make part of the property a passive park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader
    The Ocean Highway and Port Authority was prepared to hire a real estate agency to sell this lot on Escambia Street, but the broker withdrew a listing agreement from consideration by the OHPA Commission. The broker said he had discussed plans with the city of Fernandina Beach to make part of the property a passive park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader
    The real estate broker who was awarded a Request for Proposals to sell some property for the Ocean Highway and Port Authority says the neighborhood where the properties are located missed the oppor...

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