The Legacy Trail
Sarasota County, Florida
This 18.5-mile paved multiuse recreational trail extends from Sarasota in the north to the Historic Venice Train Depot in the south. From this point, the Venetian Waterway Park trail extends the path another 4 miles south along the eastern side of the Intracoastal Waterway. There is also a 5-mile section of the Venetian Waterway Park trail along the western side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Friends of
The Legacy Trail
Friends of The Legacy Trail is an all-volunteer
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to support, promote, enhance, and protect The Legacy Trail, a Sarasota County Park, and its trail connectors now and for future generations. We are also an advocacy group for the continued development of the trail system in Sarasota County and beyond.
Aerial Video of the Dona Bay Bridge in Nokomis
Many thanks to Brett Koppes, The Sarasota Drone Guy, for taking these videos for us.
Florida Amendment 3, Homestead Tax Exemptions, Property Exemptions, and Spending Restrictions.
October 1, 2026 8:15 pmThe amendment will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. If approved by 60% of the voters, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027. To learn more about the amendment, click here: (Sarasota County) or here: (Gulf Coast Community Foundation).
Taco Tuesdays, the second Tuesday of each month starting October 13th, Nokomis Community Park.
September 27, 2026 10:40 pmJoin us every second Tuesday of the month from October to March at Nokomis Community Park for a laid-back evening of great food and time outdoors, featuring a local taco food truck. Click here for more information.
The Legacy Trail Ultra 60K, Sunday, November 22, 2026, Payne Park, Sarasota.
September 21, 2026 11:06 pmThe 5th Annual Legacy Trail Ultra is a Free 60K Ultramarathon, sponsored by the Manasota Track Club. This is an out and back course that starts at Payne Park, Sarasota, runs south 18.6 miles on the Legacy Trail to the Legacy Park in Venice and then heads back to Sarasota. Click here for more information
50TH CYCLEFEST, SARASOTA MANATEE BICYCLE CLUB, NOVEMBER 15, 2026, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL.
September 21, 2026 4:56 pmJoin us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of CycleFest! Experience scenic, custom-designed routes through Sarasota and Manatee Counties while supporting local bicycle charities. We extend our sincerest thanks to our 50th Anniversary sponsors! Click here for more information.
The FLT Information Table at Ashton Road has ended for the season and will return in the Fall.
April 27, 2026 11:40 pmYou can still order T-shirts and ride jerseys by clicking here.
Page header photo credits: Carla Martin (Legacy Trail sign and trail with tree canopy), Brett Koppes (drone photo of Dona Bay bridge), Megan Eidel (Dona Bay bridge at sunset), and Steve Martin (Venice overpass and cyclists near stop station).