MONACO, J.
G.I.G., a juvenile, appeals the determination of the trial court to depart from the recommendation of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and to commit him to a level 6 facility. Although G.I.G. argues that the court failed to state sufficient reasons founded on competent substantial evidence to support a departure from the Department's recommendation, we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in this regard. See M.P. v. State,
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