Legacy closing times in May

The Legacy Trail will be closed for maintenance periodically throughout the month of May. Sections of between 1 to 3 miles will be closed for periods of 1 to 5 days, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The trail will...

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March in our Parks

  A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Phillippi Farmhouse Market Sponsor: Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) Local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as local foods and artisan crafts. Enjoy live music...

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January Explorations in our Parks

A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Happy New Year to you and yours! Phillippi Estate Park Archaeological Event New College Archaeology professor, Dr. Uzi Baram; Sarasota County archaeologists Ryan Murphy and Steve Koski; Florida Public Archaeological...

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The Legacy Connection

[clearboth] Trail Extension News Still no new news from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on their plan to buy approximately 100 miles of railroad corridor from CSX. The FDOT purchase would include the section that would be The Legacy...

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March 2015 Letter from the Friends

There's a lot going on, a lot to see, do, volunteer for. Don't just read the newsletter, get involved in the parks, recreation, and open lands of Sarasota County - we've got it all! The Friends of Sarasota County Parks,...

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The January 2015 Newsletter of the Friends

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue New Year's Message Chapter Notes Volunteer Sarasota Pentathlon A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer!...

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Community Crowdfunds Legacy Trail Study: $72,000!

 [clearboth]Community Crowdfunding: Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses Donate Over $72,000 to Match Public Funding for Current Feasibility Review VENICE, FL (January 13, 2015) – With gifts ranging from $10 to several thousand dollars, hundreds of community members have chipped in to help...

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December 2014 Newsletter of the Friends

December 2014 GREETINGS from the Friends Tourist picnic Siesta Key 1941 Chapter Notes Arts & Craft in Englewood The Holiday Arts & Craft Show will return to the Englewood Sports Complex on Saturday, Dec. 6- it's one day only - free...

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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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Fresh June Newsletter of the Friends here

  The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue National Trails Day June Mecca Chapter Notes A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer!...

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