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Wekiva Trail Segments 1 & 5 Rail Corridor Acquisition

Description

An 11-mile, ~110-acre former railroad corridor under a two-year purchase option that would complete the Wekiva Trail between downtowns and connect to regional trail networks.

Impact summary

Would create a signature regional trail linking Lake County downtowns to the Coast to Coast Trail and drive tourism spending.

Applicant

Name: Trust for Public Land / Lake County
Address: Sorrento to Tavares via Mount Dora, FL

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 5
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · County Commission

Discussed

Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 30, 2026

Board of County Commissioners - Jul 30, 2026

An 11-mile, ~110-acre former railroad corridor under a two-year purchase option that would complete the Wekiva Trail between downtowns and connect to regional trail networks.

Related issues (1)

Wekiva Trail rail corridor acquisition

The county is buying the 11-mile CSX rail corridor between Sorrento, Mount Dora, and Tavares for a paved trail — the missing link residents have pushed for over 20 years. It connects to the Coast to Coast Trail, and supporters cite big safety and economic benefits; opponents worry about cost, maintenance, and losing any chance of passenger rail.

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