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 .    Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Enjoy a run and lots of holiday fun as the 38th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach on  Dec. 13 . The brilliant, white, pure quartz sand is hard-packed, making for fast finish times. Or, set a leisurely pace and take in the tranquil beauty of what's been named one of America's best beaches. Sarasota Chalk Festival at the Venice Airport Sarasota Chalk Festival at the Venice Airport,  Nov. 14-17 , located at 900 Airport Ave, E. Venice, FL Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition Twenty-four Master Sand Sculptors from around the world will compete in the 5 th  annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic presented by Margaritaville ® .  Get 'Down n' Dirty with free Extension series Come experience a fun wa...

Dear Lake, 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.       Editor's note:  Sarasota County News and Updates will return with more county news on June 19 . Proctor, Wilkinson community cleanup scheduled for  June 7 SATURDAY :  Sarasota County will hold its annual free community cleanup for the Proctor and Wilkinson area  Saturday, June 7 . Cutting the ribbon on the Nokomis Community park playground SATURDAY :  J oin the celebration of National Trails Day  Saturday, June 7 , at  10:30 a.m.  for a ribbon cutting to officially open the renovated Nokomis Community Park playground. Mock disaster drills prepare volunteers for hurricane season Volunteer Community Connections will conduct its second annual mock disaster exercise on  Wednesday, June 11 ,   6-7:30 p....