2024 TOUR DE PARKS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Sunday, March 17, 2024, is a great way to spend the day with friends and family while exercising and enjoying various parks along the ride. More info: friendsofthelegacytrail.org/tour-de-parks-… Register Here: smbc.us/content.aspx?p…

NOW THRU 2024: FDOT construction of overpasses at Clark & Bee Ridge Roads are in their 1st stage. There will be ntersection closures for powerline transitioning - dates TBD. Updated information provided as the project progresses. For info & pics-> swflroads.com/project/440448….

NOW –> April 10: Surrey is back on The Legacy Trail.! Starting Every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Surrey rides begin at Laurel Park and head south for about 20 minutes and returns. If you would like to schedule a ride, please call 941-861-7275 to register.

CLOSED TO ALL USERS X 3 WEEKS - S. POWERLINE TRAIL - STARTING Jan. 16 –>mid February: Carlton Reserve - FP&L- power pole change out @ Carlton Reserve via the South Powerline Grade. The Trail will be closed to all users beginning 1/16/24 and last approximately three weeks.

NOW THRU FEBRUARY - The Legacy Trail. Contractors are continuing to conduct fence maintenance and relocation on The Trail, south of Laurel Road. Slow Down - Use Caution.

How Not to Be a Jerk On The Trail --Be Mindful of Others. --Use Your Bell (or Voice) --Keep 1 Ear Open --Acknowledge Announcements --Make Way for Others --Don’t Let Your Dog’s Leash Stretch Across the Trail ----Slow Down When Pass sarasotamagazine.com/travel-and-out…

This Just In: We just got word this AM-County is doing concrete repair work on Stoneybrook Trail (yellow trail on map) starting today (1/24) - potentially closed for a week (may change). Barricades & signage in this afternoon will close it. Stay tuned.

Sarasota Prioritizes 10 Transportation Projects for Decades Ahead yourobserver.com/news/2024/jan/…

A Reminder: We will be at Sarasota Farmers Market this Sat (Tomorrow!) from 8-12:30 and will be doing helmet fittings for kids 16 and under

"We're Back!!!" on Saturday we will be at Ashton Trailhead, February 3, from 9 a.m. to Noon.

FYI - Runners on Trail - February 17 - Venice Waterway Park East / West

FYI - Issues With Crossing Light @ Bay Street. Be SURE Drivers Have Stopped Before You Cross.

FLT Annual Meeting -Tues-3/26-3:30PM– 5PM Nokomis Park Community Center, 234 Nippino Trail E., Speakers: Nicole Rissler-Dir. SCParks, Chas Hines-Trust for Public Land - FL Gulf Coast Trail, Cathy Duff, Deputy, Crime Prevention Unit; SCSheriff, William Whidden - FDOT1

FOUND ON THE TRAIL!: Collin sbvirg Says: "Found...Smart Phone @ the Roberts Bay -Monday late PM -nobody has tried to reach out at all. Phone is locked - no Emergency contact set. Yours? (Pic is NOT the Found Phone).

**Spoke 2U Mobile Bike Repair** spoke2umobilebikerepair.com THANK YOU for Your NEW Business Membership with Friends of The Legacy Trail! We Appreciate You! Please Support Our Business Members Because They Support US! See Our Complete List of Businesses Here: friendsofthelegacytrail.org/business-membe…

**By the Bay Bistro** Get There Via The Legacy Trail! facebook.com/bythebaybistro/ THANK YOU for Renewing Your Business Membership with FLT. We Appreciate You! Please Support Our Business Members Because They Support US! List of Businesses Here: friendsofthelegacytrail.org/business-membe…

THURSDAY A.M. - TREE WORK - SOUTH LEGACY TRAIL On the AM of May 2nd, tree work will be occurring along The Legacy Trail, just S of US 41 in Venice (Venice Bay Trailer Pk/Hatchett Creek Rd). Intermittent closures. Go slow, use caution. Thanks Catherine!

Thanks to Sarasota Drone Guy for Taking This Fabulous Video Especially for FLT's Fresh New Website: friendsofthelegacytrail.org facebook.com/sarasotadrone/…

Friends of The Legacy Trail Has a Fresh New Updated Website! friendsofthelegacytrail.org Website Admin/Volunteer/Board Member, Steve, Updated the Site. He is also: Creator of Sq Ft Program, Maps, LT Connectors, Trail Use Statistics, FLT Member Database & Thanks, Steve!

The North Port Connector will have emergency vehicle traffic traversing Forbes Trail and Alphabet Trail. Please use caution if in the area. Smoke from a wildfire on 5/8/2024 may be present. Thanks, Catherine!