DOT shares info on multi-use trail along U.S. 98
Hi Y’all,
On Thursday, Sept. 12, a meeting was sponsored by the FDOT Route 30 (U.S. 98) Trail Project Development and Environment Study. The informative meeting was held in the area of Lanark Village, St. James Island, and St. Teresa (Summer Camp) to discuss the study to identify multi-use trail concepts and assess environmental impacts associated with the addition of a 20.5-mile multi-use trail along U.S. 98.
The intent of this study is to evaluate the potential need for a trail to provide connectivity between the coastal and forest trail system to the north in Wakulla County and to the west in Franklin and Gulf counties. The trail would support a wide range of non-motorized modes of transportation for all users as part of the Capital City to Sea Trail system in Franklin County.
The information was sent to owners of those properties that will be most affected. This may be something that all property owners may want to follow. To learn about future meetings and to get more information, please go to www.nwflroads.com/calendar or call Tori White, FDOT project manager at (888) 638-0250, ext.1455 or email her at tori.white@dot.state.fl.us
Our weekly events, open to all, continue on Sundays, it’s American Legion Pizza at 5 to 7 p.m.. On weekday mornings the Lanark Village Association (LVA) Coffee Time is at Chillas Hall, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Tasty Tuesday is at the Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. and LVA Game Night starts at 6 p.m. in Chillas Hall. On Wednesday, LVA Bingo opens at 6 p.m. with play at 6:30 p.m.
The Wandering Stars Quilters meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Chillas Hall. LVA Thirsty Thursday has a social hour (BYOB) at 5 p.m. and covered dish (bring a dish to share) at 6 p.m.
Friday at the Legion is hamburgers with or without cheese, 5 to 7 p.m. These events are
On Thursday, Sept. 19 the Lanark Village Boat Club will have their monthly board and members’ meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. The Boat Club starts with their business meeting first, and after that the members or potential members may join in.
The Pancake Breakfast is only $7 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Also on Saturday, the Legion is bringing karaoke back after a long hot summer. Hope will be doing her DJ thing to a welcoming group of people. No, you don’t have to sing, dance if you want to, just have fun. The evening starts with food at the Murillos Filipino Food Truck at the Legion. The times are 6 to 8 p.m.
Also on Saturday, Coastal Clean-up, a yearly event, will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Lanark Beach Clean-up will meet at the public access on Arizona Street. Bring gloves if you have them. For more information go to apalachicolariverkeeper.org/.coastalcleanup2024 or call 850-653-8936.
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