A cherished golf course that has been a community staple for 108 years will close its doors at month’s end to pave the way for a planned residential community.

 Is there any hope of saving the Keystone Heights Golf & Country Club?

 The course is set to close permanently at the end of March. While it marks the end of an era for the community's golfing experience, the closure may present financial challenges within the local economy.

 Residents of Keystone Heights are expressing their frustration. This situation has sparked concerns among them, demanding attention and action.

 The golf course is not just a place for teeing off; it's a vibrant hub for generosity and support. Throughout the year, it hosts various scholarship events that unite the community, raising thousands of dollars to help students chase their dreams of higher education.

 Brad Harvey, owner of Keystone Heights Golf Course, said, "I tried to sell it for three years. The cost of doing business is higher than the number of golfers walking in the door. It's been a financial setback and has been unable to recoup its funds. I have been working for free."

He explained, "I have builders coming into the area this week looking at potentially buying parcels of the golf course, making those sections into a development. We're going to sign a contract and put houses on it. I went to Bradford County and asked them what I could do about it. It's private property and zoned as a single-family dwelling; you can do whatever you want with it."

The City of Keystone Heights decided unanimously on March 3 not to purchase the Golf Course or continue funding discussions.

Residents are upset about the circumstances. One resident wants to know whether Tallahassee would step in to purchase the course to save it.

"If the state could invest millions of dollars in taking our state parks and converting them into golf courses, then why couldn't they save a 108-year-old golf course?” asked Jim Skiles, a Keystone Heights resident. “My suggestion would be for Tallahassee to consider if golfing was of interest to them, they look into the potential of buying this course.”

Residents are rallying together, passionately discussing the launch of a "Save Our Golf Course" initiative and emphasizing the golf course’s invaluable sense of community and connection.

As March draws to a close, Keystone stands on the brink of losing a significant piece of its history — an event that could spell financial problems for the community and leave residents worried about the future.