Manatee County outlines multi‑year push to expand Sun Trail, county connectors

Sep 3, 2025

County public‑works staff presented a status update on the county’s trails master plan, saying some regional segments have partial funding and outlining a phased construction approach. Commissioners pressed for accelerated local funding and clearer timelines.

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Manatee County public‑works staff on Wednesday presented a status update on county trails plans and projects, saying the county is transitioning responsibility for trail construction to public works and is pursuing a mix of developer partnerships, state Sun Trail designation and federal grants to build regional and connector trails.

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