Throughout his career, Dean has carried a deep passion for Florida land and conservation easements. During his time in the US Senate as Agricultural Liaison, Special Assistant, and Director of External Affairs, he fought for private property rights in tandem with the conservation of the Florida natural ecosystem.
Mr. Saunders wrote the legislation to establish the Green Swamp Land Authority, the first state entity to purchase development rights (PDR) from landowners. This pioneering concept has rebranded to the purchase of conservation easements, allowing landowners to protect their property while retaining ownership of the land. These rights can be purchased by the State or qualified agency, keeping the property in natural or working agricultural conditions without having to sell the land.
His drive and passion is reflected in the production of the annual real estate Lay of the Land Conference and his innovative work through the Lay of the Land Market Report. The report serves as the primary source for verified Florida land sales and values for specific land property types.
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