Tour de Parks March 22

The 2015 Tour de Parks (TdP) will be held Sunday, March 22. The TdP features 15, 37 and 62-mile bicycle fun rides (not a race) with the three routes “visiting” forty-four City, County and State Parks.  Rider support, rest stops with...

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Perspectives on extending the Legacy Trail

The Friends of the Legacy Trail (FLT) Chapter seeks to connect the existing trail from its current north end (near Culverhouse Nature Park) to downtown Sarasota - a distance of eight miles.   One can identify many good reasons for this...

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Letter in support of the Legacy Trail Extension

           EXTEND THE LEGACY Non-Motorized * Multi-Uses * All-Ages Dear Elected Officials, The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, and its Chapter the Friends of The Legacy Trail have informed me that a...

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Friends Newsletter for August 2014

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Chapter Notes "Who cooks?" Note from Jodi Helping Hands & Fish A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join...

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Fish Fry Benefits Legacy Trail on June 7th, National Trails Day

Stepping up to lend a hand again, Capt. Eddie’s Seafood is hosting a Fish Fry to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7th, from 4 pm to 9 pm at their restaurant on US 41 at Colonia Lane in Nokomis. Entertainment for...

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The Giving Challenge: Noon May 6!

Parks provide inestimable benefits for communities - for health, fitness, sports, arts, environmental awareness, and local economies. And the Friends of Sarasota County Parks do a lot for your parks. Read about us here, and remember us during the Giving...

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Extend the Legacy! March 23 Tour de Parks Fun Ride Fundraiser

  [clearboth] Download the flyer and the entry form here!  

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The Friends Newsletter for February 2014: Growing, Training, Learning

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue A bustling month Marketing 101 A note from Mary Chapter Talk Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our...

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A Holiday note of thanks for a great 2013 to all our volunteers

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Thank You Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer! Help us keep our...

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FOSCPNews for December 2013: Calling All Chapters

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Calling All Chapters A New Chapter A Lot of News Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters...

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