SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County invites the community to learn about and provide feedback on the Blackburn Point Bridge Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

The Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey is undergoing a study using Florida Department of Transportation guidelines to determine a reasonable and feasible alternative for the bridge replacement. The replacement is being evaluated due to deficiencies and the possible incorporation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic in addition to marine and vehicle traffic in the design. Learn more about the project and the possible options at BlackburnBridgeProject.com.

The study evaluates impacts on air and water quality, wildlife, wetlands, and other natural resources as well as potential impacts to the surrounding communities including costs and potential economic benefits.

County staff and the study team will be available to answer questions and discuss the project from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19,t the Church of the Holy Spirit, 129 Tamiami Trail, Osprey. A presentation sharing the preliminary design plan options will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Those unable to attend the meeting in person are invited to provide feedback through the project webpage BlackburnBridgeProject.com or by email to capitalprojectsmeetings@scgov.net or by mail to Sarasota County, Attn: Timothy Farrell, Project Manager, 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34240.

Meeting details:

What: Informational meeting on Blackburn Point Bridge Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study
When: 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
Presentation at 5:15 p.m.
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, 129 Tamiami Trail, Osprey.