Sarasota News Leader
April 19, 2013
streamlined service delivery and coordination
throughout the four phases of disaster: preparation, response, recovery and mitigation," the
release says. "The Sarasota COAD continually prepares for any type of hazard response,"
which may include pandemics, terrorism, natural disasters and mass causalities, the release
points out.
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streamline response and recovery processes
to support Sarasota County Emergency Management if — and when — a weather-related
or other type of disaster hits Sarasota County."
To register for the April 24 meeting or for
more information about disaster volunteer
The COAD was created after Sarasota Coun- needs, call Volunteer Community Connections
ty participated in the response and recovery at 953-5965 or email info@vccflorida.org by
effort following Hurricane Charley, it notes. Monday, April 21.
"The COAD member organizations engage
community leaders in discussions to doc- For more information about the Sarasoument the lessons learned," it says. "They ta COAD, visit the organization's website at
also look for ways to foster partnerships and www.sarasotacoad.org.
TRAIL SAFETY DAY TO BE HELD AT OSPREY JUNCTION TRAILHEAD
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation and
the Friends of The Legacy Trail will host an
open house celebration and Trail Safety Day
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at
the new Osprey Junction Trailhead, 939 East
Bay St., Osprey, the county has announced.
"Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, the
Friends of The Legacy Trail and the Sarasota
County Sheriff's Office are working together
to educate the public about safe and courteous use of nonmotorized, multiuse trails," the
release notes. Safety displays and educational
materials will be available at the open house,
Osprey Junction Trailhead is at the east end of
it says.
Bay Street at The Legacy Trail. Sarasota County purchased the 10-acre property in late 2008 Free drawstring backpacks and bicycle bells
with funds from the Neighborhood Parkland will be given out — while supplies last — to
Acquisition Program, a county news release those people who arrive by bicycle or on foot
says. The new park is one of seven trailheads and are willing to sign a pledge to follow safefor The Legacy Trail.
ty and courtesy guidelines, the release notes.
Free bicycle helmets for children also will be
The dog-friendly neighborhood park provides
provided.
picnicking opportunities and parking for access to The Legacy Trail, the release adds. The For more information, contact the Sarasota
park hours will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from April County Call Center at 861-5000 (TTY: 711) or
through October and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Novem- visit the Sarasota County website at www.scber through March.
gov.net.
