$8.75 million remodel Snook Haven Park

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Snook Haven Park will reopen with new accessible riverfront amenities.There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice.The new amenities at the park include an elevated and accessible food service building, a covered dining pavilion overlooking the Wild and Scenic Myakka River, a performance stage and patio, a fishing pier and accessible parking.“This project brings together recreation, accessibility and the natural beauty of the Wild and Scenic Myakka River,” said Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director Shawn Yeager. “We’re proud to welcome the community back to enjoy the riverfront, live music and everything that makes Snook Haven special.”The project was funded through South County impact fees, Tourist Development Tax revenue, two voter-approved infrastructure surtax programs and a West Coast Inland Navigation District grant.The county is also developing a proposed 10-year plan to expand the park into a 45-ac