Connections for Labor Day

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Top-ranked Siesta Beach expects big crowds for holiday weekend

Siesta BeachSiesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, the #1 beach in the country according to Dr. Beach, is expected to be one of the busiest places in the state this weekend.

As one of the top attractions in Sarasota County, Siesta Beach draws an estimated 1 million visitors each year. (READ ON)

County government offices close for Labor Day holiday

US flagSarasota County government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and the History Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday. 
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service, including the Longboat Key Trolley, a joint operation of SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT), will not operate on Labor Day.  (READ ON) 

SCAT to hold public meeting Sept. 8 on proposed fare increases

Price IncreaseA public meeting on proposed increases in Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) fares will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in Room 112 of Sarasota City Hall, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota. Three public meetings were held in August and an additional meeting was requested to gather more public feedback. (READ ON)

Library Card Sign-Up Month helps highlight vast resources available to public

Library cardsWith more than 1 million items in circulation and virtually every one of them offered for free, the Sarasota County library system provides the best deal in town if you have a Sarasota County library card. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and Sarasota County libraries are encouraging residents and visitors who do not have a library card to stop in at any one of the eight libraries to sign up. (READ ON)

County invites volunteers to National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day logoSarasota County Community Services will host a volunteer event, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, at Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, 3462 Border Road, Venice, to help celebrate the 18th Annual National Public Lands Day.  (READ ON)


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