In Sarasota County, the Legacy Trail and its connecting routes to other parts of the county are creating one of the more dynamic portions of the Florida Gulf Coast Trail, a program of Trust for Public Land (TPL) that aims to create a regional trail system in Southwest Florida from Naples to Tampa — with Sarasota at the center. It’s been quite the journey. From the early days of the Legacy Trail until now, TPL has been there to support the community in its vision for a county-wide trail system that enhances outdoor recreation, neighborhood connectivity, healthy lifestyles, safe routes to schools, alternative transportation, and economic opportunities. Spanning seven coastal counties from Tampa and St. Petersburg to Naples, the Florida Gulf Coast Trail aims to connect communities with safe pathways for outdoor recreation and stimulate economic investment and job creation.

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