Important Upcoming Dates Updated

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A short list of upcoming events in Lake Sarasota:

Thursday, May 17: Citizen Patrol Training, 6:30 - 7 p.m., Lakeview Park Pavilion. Attend this brief training session to become part of this very effective crime prevention endeavor.

Saturday, May 19: Community Yard Sale -- sign up at the Picnic, or email Dawn if you are participating and wish to be listed.

Tuesday, June 12: Next regularly scheduled General Meeting, 7 p.m., Sarasota Baptist.

Saturday, July 28: Second Annual Neighborhood Clean-up, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for cleaning out the garage. The county will provide a large dumpster by the Firehouse. The Salvation Army might also be on hand to collect usable items.

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Anonymous said…
Perhaps we could 'trouble' the Lake Sarasota residents to keep their dogs on leashes - please...no one wants their yard dug up or deposited upon by YOUR UNLEASED pet. Have a little respect for your neighbors.
8:20 AM
Anonymous said…
Please email if you'd like to discuss.
7:50 PM
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