Race to Conserve returns to support neighborhood land protection

The Neighborhood Land Conservancy will host its annual Race to Conserve on February 28, 2026, at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, with proceeds supporting land protection efforts in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

The event includes a timed 5K run starting at 8:00 a.m. and an untimed walk ranging from 1K to 5K beginning at 8:15 a.m. The park is located at 6941 San Casa Drive. The race was previously held at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in North Port.

“This race directly supports our mission to save neighborhood land for nature,” the organization states on its race website. “Proceeds from this event will be utilized toward future land acquisition purchases.”…

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