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Makinson Island
Oliver's Island
Makinson Island is located in Florida
Makinson Island
Makinson Island
Location in Florida
Etymology Family name of the most recent owner
Geography
Location Lake Tohopekaliga
Coordinates 28°14′55″N 81°24′25″W / 28.24861°N 81.40694°W / 28.24861; -81.40694
Administration
State Florida
County Osceola
Demographics
Population 0 (2016)
Additional information
Official website Osceola County Parks - Makinson Island

Makinson Island is one of three islands in Lake Tohopekaliga, Osceola County, Florida. It was purchased by the State of Florida on December 31, 1998 in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), The Trust for Public Land and Osceola County. Ownership was transferred to FWC on October 6, 1999. The park is managed by Osceola County as a natural refuge with trails, primitive camping sites, and a pavilion. The island was planned to developed into time-shares before it was purchased by the state. The island came with a derelict 34-passenger boat that was restored by Walt Disney World Resort and Mercury Marine and named "Spirit of Osceola".

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