The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

Greetings! Welcome to the new Sarasota County Community Connections. We've changed our look to make things easier for you to find. Please take a look around, then share this with your family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, or just let us know how you like the new look, at  communityconnections@scgov. net.   Routine maintenance begins on Central County Water Reclamation Facility TODAY:  Sarasota County Utilities will be performing routine maintenance at the Central County Water Reclamation Facility, 7905 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, Sept. 27, 28 and Oct. 1. The maintenance will be done in the early morning when the facility is not at peak operation. It will require use of equipment that could generate additional noise. Sarasota County Utilities apologizes for the inconvenience.    Sarasota County Law Library relocating to Adams Lane facility  TODAY:  The Sarasota Co...

Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections. Please share this with family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at  communityconnections@scgov.net Paddle Palooza repeats SATURDAY:  The  popular boating celebration  is back from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, with dragon boat, canoe and kayak races. Learn to paddle board, and enjoy great barbecue and music. It all takes place at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.   Time for the kids to go fish!  SATURDAY:  Children 14 and under are invited to the annual Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Spring Fishing Tournament . The event will be held from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Nokomis Beach. Snook Haven concession closes temporarily The  Snook Haven Restaurant in Venice  will close for the summer while Sarasota County performs maintenance and seeks a new co...

Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections. Please share this with family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at  communityconnections@scgov.net See how these gardens grow SUNDAY:  Take a self-guided tour through some of the area's most successful and beautiful Florida-friendly gardens.  The Spring Garden Tour  runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, and starts at the Venice Beach pavilion, 101 The Esplanade, Venice.    Cut fire risk from cigarettes Carelessly discarded cigarettes both inside and outside the home can cause a fire that spreads fast. Sarasota County Chief Mike Tobias has some  safety tips to reduce the risk to your family, home and property . Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month SATURDAY:  Join commissioners and your community at Indian Mound Park in Englewood May 5, to...