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Dragon boat teams from all over the world are coming to Sarasota in October 24-26th. Every team is made up of women who are breast cancer survivors. They will compete at Nathan Benderson rowing park . It's an event to see - also, if you're interested, you can become an ambassador - helping a team get oriented while it's in town. If you'd like to see if you can be an ambassador, contact John Krotec - John is Volunteer Coordinator at Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associate (SANCA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Email: John@SANCA.US Cell: 941.224.1861

Greetings! Welcome to the Sarasota County Community Connections eNewsletter. We hope you will share this eNewsletter with family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for featured articles, or feedback on the system at email communityconnections@scgov.net Time line set for county administrator selection Sarasota County has released the final time line for selecting a new county administrator. Meet and greet the candidates, and learn when final interviews will take place . Throwing the eBook at Kindle The Amazon Kindle eBook reader, one of the most popular readers on the market, is now accepted at all Sarasota County libraries . Just select the "Get for Kindle" option when checking out an eBook. Mental health alliance donates books to libraries The Sarasota County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Health has donated copies of the best-selling book, "I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help" to the Sarasota County Library System. Deadlin...

COME PARTICIPATE IN SARASOTA'S INAUGURAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - SATURDAY - MAY 7TH, 2011~BENDERSON PARK~NO COST~ JUST YOUR COMMITMENT TO HAVE FUN and CAMARADERIE with fellow Sarasotans! Join in the fun at Sarasota's Inaugural Dragon Boat Festival being held on Saturday May 7th, 2011 in Nathan Benderson Park. Teams are forming and we are looking for YOU ! Be a part of a sport with deep rooted history and the fastest growing water sport in the world. No experience necessary Fun for all ages Great for corporate team building Excellent Fundraising opportunity All you need for a team is 20 paddlers and a drummer (musical abilities not required). To learn more on how you, your company, your friends, and even your neighborhood can participate and experience all the action, fun, and the team camaraderie for yourself, contact info@panamdragonboat.com . More about Dragon Boat Racing: How to Form a Dragonboat Team 2011 Team Registration Sarasota Flier