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The 80.5-acre site contains sections of Curry Creek that are still in a natural condition. The natural, high creek bluffs are an unusual feature in the County. The 36 acres of rare coastal longleaf pine are in excellent condition. The scrubby flatwoods support gopher tortoise, foraging habitat for the Florida scrub-jay, and a variety of wading birds. The site is also adjacent to the city of Venice’s 80-acre Pinebrook Park and a 15-acre preserve owned by the Pinebrook South Homeowners Association.

Importance
Nationwide, only 2% of our original longleaf pine flatwoods remain. This site provides an ecologically valuable open space for a growing urbanized community.

Status
Acquisition of this site is complete. A Florida Communities Trust grant was awarded for 40% ($1,301,774) of the acquisition costs for all three properties acquired. The Board of County Commissioners approved Curry Creek Preserve as the official name for this site in January 2004.

Public Amenities at Curry Creek