![]() Volunteer Surrey Riders get more people out on the trail experiencing something that they may not have been able to otherwise. Volunteer Ambassador Patrols keep the Trail safe and in shape by being that extra set of eyes. The Friends of the Legacy Trail do a phenomenal job at increasing awareness and improving the user experience on the Trail. With summer in full swing, it’s hard to imagine that before we know it, people will be back in flocks to come enjoy the beautiful Sunshine State. ![]() Previous images were from the Bike Fixation web site. The last two photos were provided by Darryl Lang. The new stations for Sarasota County have arrived and one was on display at the recent Florida Neighborhood Conference held in Venice on October 13: Also, thanks to Megan Donoghue, Parks Department, who will be assembling and installing the stations. Special thanks to Patrick Lui, County Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Coordinator, for initiating and making this idea happen. As shown in the picture above, there a two ways of supporting your bike while working on it. They provide a full complement of repair tools and a bicycle pump with both Schrader and Presta valve connectors. The stations are the Bike Fixation Deluxe Public Work Stands. The four proposed locations on the Trail are: Osprey Junction Trailhead, Venice Train Depot, Laurel Park and Central Sarasota Parkway. Sarasota County will be installing four bike repair stations on the Legacy Trail and more at other locations in the county. ![]() Please contact Mark Malkasian via our contact form or at 941-445- 2890 to confirm participation or if you have questions. Is at the east end of Bay Street in Osprey next to The Legacy Trail just north of Oscar Scherer State Park. So come by, grab a tool and join in for a rewarding morning of giveback to what we hope will be a key feature of the Trail experience. The proposed Visitor Center will be open for viewing and any suggestions for its transformation will be welcome. Water, coffee and snacks will be provided. Suggested personal items are sunscreen, work gloves and protective clothing. You are certainly free to bring your favorite landscaping implement and we’ll throw in the camaraderie to make it a fun morning on Tuesday, Novemfrom 8:30 to Noon. Specialist, who has been stocking up on tools and equipment to better arm us for the effort. We’re happy to have as our guide, Megan Donoghue our Parks & Rec. Now that the humidity has moderated this is a call for volunteers for renewal of the “Cut, Rake, Haul & Manicure” effort at our planned Visitor Center. It’s been over six months since our first rounds of landscaping work at Osprey Junction Trailhead Park and overgrowth again threatens to obscure views of the main building that has been nicely re-painted by the County since we last worked the site. Update: The next OJT cleanup is scheduled for Thursday, Janufrom 8:30 AM – Noon.
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