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Sarasota News Leader October 11, 2013 Page 51 While this option might be less expensive and could avoid legal issues, one negative aspect is that it would map out costly public improvements on land that was not publicly owned. The feasibility study will have several goals, including identifying possible encroachments in the rail corridor; reviewing environmental conditions; assessing infrastructure needs; and coming up with a conceptual plan and a At Monday's City Commission meeting, Dillon detailed cost estimate for future budgeting said the idea of constructing the trail adjacent and planning. to existing tracks came during a discussion with the CEO of Seminole Gulf Railway. The Legacy Trail extension cannot be accomplished without private funding from residents HOW DO WE DO THIS… and local organizations, Dillon said. And a big After Tuesday's County Commission meeting, part of the upcoming focus will be on raising Commissioner Christine Robinson said the some of that money, both for the cost of the feasibility study is the next major step in the upcoming feasibility study and the expense of project that could link Venice to downtown construction. Sarasota. "We are working diligently to get word out "That will bring out 'How do we do this?'" on the extension of the trail," Dillon told the county commissioners Tuesday. He said Robinson pointed out. Legacy Trail users have the option to stop and learn about the history of the area. Image courtesy City of Sarasota