CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Pinellas County administrator and icon died on Saturday, according to a Pinellas County release.
Fred E. Marquis, who held the role of Pinellas County’s former administrator from 1979-2000, was also a proud veteran serving as a Major General in the United States Army.
Marquis played an instrumental part in developing and expanding the Pinellas Trail into a community amenity. His vision has led to an accessible space for thousands of cyclists, families, and nature lovers to continue to enjoy.
The City of Dunedin and Pinellas County recently unveiled a plaque in Marquis’s honor to celebrate his many accomplishments. It is located along the trail in downtown Dunedin…