Siesta Crystal, Phillippi Estate, affordable housing, I-75 overpass . . .

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Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback relating to this newsletter, contact us atcommunications@scgov.net. 
Master sculptors are coming to Siesta Beach for the 7th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival Nov. 11-15.
Join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources as it celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Phillippi Estate Park with a series of free events Nov. 12-13.
As part of a major initiative focused on housing affordability, Sarasota County is seeking community input on the topic through a newly launched online survey.
As part of the ongoing FEMA flood map modernization project, the FEMA flood maps for Sarasota County and its municipalities became effective Friday, Nov. 4.
A major resurfacing project is set to begin Nov. 14 on River Road between Interstate 75 and U.S. 41 in south Sarasota County.
Sarasota County will hold a public workshop on the proposed Interstate 75 overpass connecting the future Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Cattlemen Road at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Church of Hope, 1560 Wendell Kent Road, Sarasota.
Sarasota County's Health In Motion staff will provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness during November. A registered nurse will help individuals who lack medical insurance find a medical home for ongoing health care through referrals to the Community Health Centers of Sarasota County. 
The 11th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop - "Paths to a Sustainable Future" - will bring the community together Dec. 1 to discuss and plan future priorities.
Workshops will present the details of the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program, which provides grants up to $10,000 per neighborhood. 
 
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