State government spokespersons tell GlobeSt.com Siegel's letter is being reviewed by Bob Ballard, deputy secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which is discussing the acquisition with park owners. No timetable has been set for any of the deals.

The site is 60 miles south of Downtown Orlando. Winter Haven has been the spring training camp location for the Kansas City Royals.

Siegel, president and founder of Central Florida Investments Inc., couldn't be reached at GlobeSt.com's publication deadline. But individual investors who have worked with Siegel over the past 30 years, tell GlobeSt.com the developer would quickly revive the 67-year-old, Polk County attraction if he were in charge.

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