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In an effort to say they lowered taxes a majority of the board voted to raid $61 million from voter-approved conservation trusts funds

In a midnight aimed at reducing government spending at a time of explosive growth, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners voted over night to make near across the board cuts to the county’s general funds and then make up for the intentional budget shortfalls by all but depleting the existing accounts set aside for conservation.

After a marathon hearing, Collier County Commissioners found a way to reduce taxes by nearly $61 million next year. Some balk at cuts.

The widely supported land conservation program could have its funding slashed by 40 percent.

Collier County Commissioners are looking at potential ways to lower your tax bill by cutting the Conservation Collier's budget.

Multiple residents voiced concerns over the financials involved in the Conservation Collier Program during the second public hearing Tuesday morning.

Conservation Collier may not be fully funded next year. County commissioners are looking at cutting its tentative budget by up to $14 million.

After getting an offer of $10,000 from the City of Marco Island to buy a parcel with gopher tortoises, Collier commissioners let the revised item die.

A large gopher tortoise emerged from its burrow and blinked its small, dark eyes as it slowly ambled up a sandy slope.

A large gopher tortoise emerged from its burrow and blinked its small, dark eyes as it slowly ambled up a sandy slope.