Project Status Updates

Last Updated: 08/13/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Construction

GC Herring Phase I design and construction will include two (2) playgrounds including shade structures, one ages 2-5 and one ages 6-12, one large pavilion and two small pavilions, one tennis court, one basketball court, fitness hub with shade structure, multi-purpose field area and exercise trail.

William R Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park Phase II

Last Updated: 08/13/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Construction

William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park Phase II design and construction to include one (1) large pavilion, two (2) pickleball courts and sanitary utility connection to the existing park restroom.

Myakka Park

Last Updated: 08/12/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Construction

Creation of a master plan through the park design process and phase 1 development.

South County Regional Park Playground Replacement

Last Updated: 08/12/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Design Development

Replacement of the existing playground equipment that has reached it's of life cycle. This will include the 5-12 and 2-5 ages play structures. The existing shade canopies will remain and be incorporated into the new equipment layout. Final design's from 3 vendors will be shared with the community so they can vote on the most liked concept. The design with the most votes is what will be installed.