The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback relating to this newsletter, contact us at  communications@scgov.net .  'Genealogy in a Nutshell' at North Port Library Learn more about your family history in a series of genealogy classes beginning this weekend at North Port Public Library. Knight Trail Park range to reopen  Saturday The pistol and rifle range at Knight Trail Park will partially reopen to the public beginning  Saturday, Oct. 1 . The range was closed to the public over the summer during the installation of baffles. New Sarasota County Public Library-Venice to open  Tuesday, Oct. 4 Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announced the opening of the new Sarasota County Public Library-Venice at 10 a.m. ,  Tuesday, Oct. 4 . Phillippi Farmhouse Market returns  Oct. 5 The Phillippi Farmhouse Market returns  Wednesday, Oct. 5...

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Celebrate National Public Lands Day SATURDAY :  Sept. 28  is National Public Lands Day, and to celebrate, Sarasota County will host a volunteer event from  9 a.m. to noon , at Red Bug Slough Preserve in Sarasota.    Take back the night at 'National Night Out' Neighborhood Services and the Englewood CRA have joined forces to host the annual 'National Night Out' event on  Oct. 1 . There will be free games, food, raffle prizes, entertainment and more. Admission is free, so bring the whole family. Phillippi Farmhouse Market reopens  Oct. 2 The Phillippi Farmhouse Market at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail will reopen for its fifth season on  Wednesday, Oct. 2 . Keep Sarasota County Beautiful accepting volunteer award nomination...

Greetings! Welcome to the Sarasota County Community Connections eNewsletter. Please share this enewsletter with family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at communityconnections@scgov.net Holiday office closings   Most Sarasota County government offices and services, including libraries, the History Center and recreation centers, will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. Here is a  complete list of those closings,  along with some exceptions. Free, low-cost health services    The Sarasota Health Department will provide  free and low-cost medical services at 15 sites throughout Sarasota County in January. The staff will also be present at two special events. Cut-rate fees for energy class    Learn how to achieve more energy efficiency in your home. Sarasota County is  offering reduced class ...

Extension open house offers tips for a sustainable holiday season Find out how to go green for the holidays and learn more about Sarasota County Extension. From 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, Extension agents will provide tips for a sustainable holiday season during the open house at the Extension office at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota. Among the demonstrations planned are: (MORE) Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrates grand re-opening Nov. 3 Phillippi Farmhouse Market opens its second season on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota with a grand re-opening celebration from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with music, speeches and product giveaways. The market specializes in fresh, local produce, including fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, herbs and organic and hydroponic produce. Prepared foods are available to eat at the market picnic-style or take home. There are also sustainable, specialty and Florida agriculturally related products.  (MORE) G...