Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
“FRDAP” Check Presentations

On August 9, 2005, the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners were formally presented with two $200,000 Ceremonial Checks for grants awarded from the FRDAP Grant Program.  The first check was for Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park for improvements to existing ball field lighting, playground improvements, a paved fitness/bike path, a new rest room/concession facility, a multipurpose field, an adult softball field, fencing and improvements to existing basketball and tennis court surfacing.  The second check was for Lake Okahumpka Park – Phase II with improvements to include rest rooms, additional picnic facilities, playground equipment, a fishing/observation pier, trail signage, a double boat ramp and a mountain bike trail. These checks were presented by Senator Carey Baker, Representative Hugh Gibson and Harry F. Mitchell, Park Manager, representing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Pictured from left to right, Senator Carey Baker, Harry F. Mitchell, FDEP, Lita Hart, P & R Manager and Representative Hugh Gibson.	Pictured from left to right, Harry F. Mitchell, FDEP, Senator Carey Baker, Former Commissioner Jim Roberts, Commissioner Michael E. Francis, Former Commissioner Joey A. Chandler, Representative Hugh Gibson and Commissioner Randy Mask.