Protecting and Preserving Our Lands

Through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP), the county recently celebrated its 100th land acquisition, the former Camp Venice RV Resort. Located along the Myakka River near Snook Haven Park, this 20-acre site will be transformed into a revitalized, accessible riverfront campground, preserving valuable habitat for native wildlife while expanding public recreation opportunities.

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Highlighting Sarasota County’s Land Acquisition and Management Program

Former and current Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources directors speak about the Land Acquisition and Management Program and how it has protected and preserved our natural resources and lands here in Sarasota County for 25 years.

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Community Needs Assessment

More than 1,200 surveys were recently received as part of the 2025 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Community Needs Assessment. The survey responses have been evaluated to summarize what’s working, what’s missing and where we go next.

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Walk in the Park

Walk in the Park offers a look back at Fiscal Year 2024 and a preview of what’s ahead. This report highlights our achievements, valuable partnerships and the economic impact of sports tourism driven by our facilities.

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New Land Acquisitions for PRNR

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources recently acquired two separate parcels in unincorporated Sarasota County through the Land Acquisition Program. A 43.34 acre parcel was purchased within the ESLPP Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Protection Priority Site, and a 5.0 acre parcel was purchased within the ESLPP Sleeping Turtles Preserve South Protection Priority Site.

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