(1) For the purposes of this part, the authority may acquire private or public property and property rights, including rights of access, air, view, and light, by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation by eminent domain proceedings, as the authority may deem necessary. The right of eminent domain herein conferred shall be exercised by the authority in the manner provided by law.
(2) In connection with the acquisition of property or property rights as herein provided, the authority may, in its discretion, acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land if, by so doing, the interests of the public will be best served, even though the entire lot, block, or tract is not immediately needed for the right-of-way proper.
History.—s. 1, ch. 84-354.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXVI - Public Transportation
Chapter 348 - Expressway and Bridge Authorities
Part IV - Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority (Ss. 348.965-348.9781)
348.967 - Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority.
348.968 - Purposes and powers.
348.97 - Lease-purchase agreement.
348.971 - Department may be appointed agent of authority for construction.
348.972 - Acquisition of lands and property.
348.973 - Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.
348.974 - Covenant of the state.
348.9751 - Remedies; pledges enforceable for bondholders.
348.9761 - Exemption from taxation.