SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — There’s a new way to enjoy nature in Seminole County.
County leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday to the Sylvan Lake Loop, a renovated trail at Sylvan Lake Park in Sanford.
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Officials said the trail had been in disrepair for many years, due in part to damage caused by past hurricanes.
The loop was also not ADA compliant.
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But that all changed Tuesday, thanks to “third generation sales tax money” that was used to rebuild a new and improved trail, District 5 Commissioner Andria Herr said.
Herr said the trail, which traverses the lake, is now available for everyone to enjoy.
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“It’s a way to get back in touch with nature — it is absolutely beautiful to be able to walk into, in essence, the middle of the lake ... you literally feel like you’re in the most serene setting in the universe.”
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Herr added that the trail was constructed of materials that will be longer-lasting.
Visitors can take their time along the way, with features such as benches to relax and enjoy the loop at one’s own pace.
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