Sarasota County recently purchased more than an acre of waterfront property in Nokomis. The 1.07-acre site on Pocono Trail East contains about 1,200 feet of shoreline along Shakett Creek and will connect two other properties within a preserve, according to a statement.
County commissioners approved spending $1.48 million for the property on Pocono Trail East in September. At the time, parks personnel said potential improvements to the site may include nature trails, a picnic area, observation area, benches and parking. Beyond the purchase price, commissioners authorized more than $245,000 to cover closing costs, due diligence and startup activities.
The sale closed Dec. 18, county records show. The seller was Carol Hall. She initially nominated her property for acquisition by the county in 2021, but the parties could not agree on a price, according to a memo from parks officials preceding the purchase. In May 2025, both the county and Hall were able to negotiate a purchase price, the memo says…