Shop Local in North Port This Holiday Season

Happy holidays from our team here in North Port Economic Development. This year, we're highlighting all the great shopping North Port has to offer, and encouraging folks to spend big with local business. Nearly 80 percent of small businesses regard their holiday sales as essential to their annual earnings. Our small businesses create local jobs, pay local taxes, and keep our local economy thriving.

You can help lift up our city's incredible entrepreneurs when you #ShopSmall, #DineSmall, and #EntertainSmall this holiday season.

The Legacy Trail North Port Connector Is an Economic Engine

Any time in Florida is a good time to explore our stunning natural landscape. Get outside and explore our new North Port Connector!

This gorgeous Legacy Trail Extension was completed on September 9th in parternship with Sarasota County and serves as an essential driver of regional economic growth.

Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, or hiker our trails are a major asset to an ecotourism destination like Florida.

“The opening of this connector is the beginning of more great things to come to our area. Ultimately, The Legacy Trail will connect to the Florida Gulf Coast Trail, which is a 338-mile trail from Pinellas and Hillsborough County down to Collier County," said Charles Hines, Program Director for the Florida Gulf Coast Trail with the Public Land Trust.

"Being within this statewide trail system will bring great economic opportunities to the North Port area. It will also bring health and quality of life benefits through access to the trail. The Trust for Public Land is committing resources to help accelerate the completion of the Florida Gulf Coast Trail.”

North Port Economic Development Launches Facebook Page

If you would like to stay in-the-know on business and economic development in North Port, our Develop North Port Facebook Page is now live.

We Wish You a Safe, Happy Transition Into a Prosperous 2023!