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226:. The heavily treed, rolling hills surrounding the compound are a diverse habitat for wildlife including whitetail deer, turkeys, quail and doves. The 15-acre lake is fed by a natural spring. The old St. Augustine Road passes through the property and is one of many walking, riding and horse trails.
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to drastically lower the yearly property tax bill. The easement prohibits subdivision and development but allows changes for recreational use. Real estate agents in 2017 said the easement was worth approximately $ 10 million. Ginger
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Wetherells moved from Tallahassee to Oak Hill after their last child left home. In October 2003 the Wetherells announced the donation of Oak Hill Plantation to FSU after their deaths. After Wetherell resigned as FSU's president in 2010, the couple moved back to Oak Hill. In 2012 or 2013 TK
282:. The two-story home was begun in 1990 and completed the following year. There are formal living and dining rooms, a library with a comfortable reading area, a parlor with a wet bar, a chef's kitchen outfitted with high-end appliances plus an informal dining area; a separate
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Florida legislature. She changed her name to Wetherell-Scott and her new husband moved to Oak Hill where they resided as of 2023.
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