The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

June 6, 2013 Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Join World Oceans Day Family Festival SATURDAY : J oin the fun during the  World Oceans Day Family Festival  from  10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 , at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. This year's event will feature games and crafts focused on "green" sustainable practices, marine science and conservation by Mote and other local organizations. Help us be an All-America City again! We need  your energy and enthusiasm  for a community showcase and rally to send the Sarasota County delegation to the All-America City Awards in Denver. In April, the county was named one of 20 finalists for the award, which is part of a nationwide contest to recognize communities demonstrating innovation, civic engagement and cr...

May 30, 2013 Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Prepare now for hurricane season In anticipation of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on  June 1  and runs through  Nov. 30 , the Sarasota County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to be prepared and stay alert during the storm season .  Sarasota Storm Center. Lifeguard hours extended at beaches Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard operational hours will be extended on all guarded beaches beginning Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily . Mobile health services resume The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit staff will provide free and low-cost health services at 11 sites around the county during June . County approves contract amendment for constructi...