The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

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 .    Volunteer for National Public Lands Day  Sept. 27   SATURDAY :  Sarasota County will host a volunteer event from  9 a.m. to noon  at Arlington Park in Sarasota Wallenda to help commemorate new marker honoring bayfront's history High-wire daredevil and Sarasota native Nik Wallenda will help the county's Historical Commission honor the rich history of the Sarasota Bayfront with a new historical marker  Voter registration deadline nears for Nov. 4  General Election Sarasota County residents must be registered to vote by  Monday, Oct. 6  to be eligible to vote in the General Election on  Nov. 4 . Take a 'Magical Mystery Tour' Discover the hidden gems of Sarasota County as you enjoy a guided tour on an open-air trolley pai...

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 ...