The McDaniel Ranch covers 18,340 acres, much of it preserved natural area.

Endangered or threatened species including Florida panthers, wood storks, Everglades snail kites, burrowing owls, crested caracaras, Florida black bears and other wildlife such as deer roam the land, which is two hours from each coast.

But Bobby McDaniel contends it’s not so remote anymore.

“There’s a Publix in Fort Lauderdale on State Road 84 that’s only 50 minutes away,” he said. … Old Florida ranching family faces New Florida challenges