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 .  County earns 27th Distinguished Budget Award Sarasota County recently earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Sarasota County Fire Chief issues recreational burn ban Sarasota County has a countywide recreational burn ban effective immediately due to the dry weather conditions and an increased chance of wildfires.  Arbor Day event to celebrate our coastal trees Come celebrate Arbor Day by learning all about our community's coastal trees on  Saturday, April 29 , at Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood. Sarasota County to host third annual Seagrass Survey  April 29 Sarasota County, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and local partners invite the public to attend the third ann...

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communications@scgov.net .  Revised draft flood hazard maps available for review Nearly 15,000 properties have been removed from high-risk zones on the revised draft of Sarasota County's Special Flood Hazard Area maps following a review by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful honors standout volunteers The 27th Annual Keep Sarasota County Beautiful awards were handed out at Robarts Arena  Wednesday  night, honoring 19 individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and energy to making Sarasota County a better place. Ted Sperling Park improvements continue next week  The entrance road and trails at Ted Sperling Nature Center Park at South Lido may be periodically closed or have limited access starting next week as Sarasota County begins the second phase of a...

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  pubcom@scgov.net .    County offices closed for Thanksgiving Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries, Sarasota County Historical Resources and recreation centers, will be closed  Thursday, Nov. 27 , and  Friday, Nov. 28 , for the Thanksgiving holiday. Solid Waste Collection Schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday Here are the waste collection schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday for Sarasota County. Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holiday The Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range will be closed to the public  on Thursday  and  Friday, Nov. 27-28 . The range will resume normal operations on Saturday, Nov. 29. Safe turkey cooking tips for the holidays As families prepare Thanksgiving meals, keep...

Annual Coastal Cleanup returns  SATURDAY:   Keep Sarasota County Beautiful will help clean coastal and other areas during the 2014 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20, at sites throughout Sarasota County (rain date: Saturday, Sept. 27).   Laurel Community Cleanup scheduled SATURDAY:  Keep your home looking spiffy by taking part in the Laurel Community Cleanup, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20.   Manasota Beach Youth Fall Fishing Tourney set for Sept. 20 SATURDAY:  Sarasota County will host its third annual Youth Fall Fishing Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. at Manasota Beach in Englewood. The event is for children ages 14 and younger. Tax-free shopping for energy-efficient products this weekend Save money, energy and water on the purchase of ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances and WaterSense-labeled products during the Sept. 19-20 Tax-free Holiday.  Sales tax will not be ...