SARASOTA, Fla. - It’s been nearly three years since Sarasota City Commissioners made the decision to protect the Bobby Jones Golf Club.

It has a vast history, but also plays an important part in the local ecology.

During COVID, the City of Sarasota transformed part of the course into nature trails and the feedback was well-received.

In a few months, upgrades will be coming to the trails to give them a lasting legacy.

Jim Walker watched his son grow up playing golf at the Bobby Jones Golf Club.

"I have a great memory of this place," Walker said.

Once temperatures cool, you’ll find him not only on the golf course but also on the trails of the Nature Park at Bobby Jones.

"When they decided they would make a nature trail, I was also excited about that. In the winter, I love going ou

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