Legacy Trail Surrey Rides Return In 2017

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — Mobility issues don’t have to stop Sarasota County residents and visitors from enjoying the Legacy Trail. The free “Surrey Ride Program” is set to make a return Jan. 11, 2017.

According to Sarasota County, the surrey program is a partnership between its parks, recreation and natural resources department and the Friends of the Legacy Trail. Surrey rides will be available between 9 a.m. and noon every Wednesday and Thursday from Jan. 11 through April 20.

“Riders can sit back and enjoy the ride on a four-passenger, four-wheeled canopy covered surrey type bicycle while FLT volunteers provide the 45-minute, pedal-powered trips,” an email from the county said. “The ride includes information and history of the Legacy Trail and its surroundings.”

The surrey rides will depart from the Sandra Sims Terry Community Center at Laurel Park. Pre-registration is required for the free rides. Participants must be willing to sign a waiver.

The Legacy Trail is a system that connects communities throughout Sarasota County. Trailheads are located at the following locations:

• Culverhouse Nature Park, Sarasota
• Osprey Junction Trailhead, Osprey
• Laurel Park, Laurel
• Nokomis Community Park, Nokomis
• Oscar Scherer State Park, Nokomis
• Patriots Park, Venice
• Historic Venice Train Depot, Venice

To pre-register for a free surrey ride, call 941-486-2757. Sandra Sims Terry Community Center is located at 509 Collins Road in Laurel.

Photo courtesy of Sarasota County