Lake S Clean-Up Saturday, New Facebook Pages, more...

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July 18, 2013
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Coming soon! New and updated Facebook pages from Sarasota County
Sarasota County continues to expand its Facebook presence to appeal directly to citizens. New pages are in development for Parks and Recreation, the Green Business Partnership and Neighborhoods. In addition to the new pages, the county's official page will change from Community Connections to Sarasota County Government. Hurricane Central will become Emergency Management. Both changes are designed to more accurately reflect the purpose of each page. New pages are expected to come online in the next several weeks. Changes to current pages should take place next week, so stay tuned.

More community news below the line!
Community cleanup at Lake Sarasota
SATURDAY: Sarasota County will hold its annual free community cleanup in the Lake Sarasota area from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20. 
Propane tank emergency recall
The Sarasota County Fire Department is advising citizens of a nationwide recall of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.
SCAT service, route and schedule changes
The Sarasota County Transportation Authority (SCTA) has implemented new services and schedule changes for 15 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) routes.
Construction contracts awarded for Snook Haven, SCAT and ATMS
Sarasota County has awarded construction contracts for utility improvements to Snook Haven Park, five Sarasota County Area Transit bus stops in Venice and Phase 3 of the Advanced Traffic Management System.
Libraries adjust reserve and hold policy
In an effort to respond to the high demand for new and popular titles, as well as an increase in requests for items to be reserved for pickup, Sarasota County libraries have adjusted the number of days that reserved items will be held.
Time now to update immunizations
With local schools scheduled to resume on Aug. 19, public health and school officials remind parents to update children's immunizations.
City of Venice and Sarasota County to host Legacy Park workshop
The future design and use of the city-owned Legacy Park, 395 E. Venice Ave., will be discussed at a public workshop at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Historic Venice Train Depot, 303 E. Venice Ave. The workshop will be held in the Freight Room.
Pack the Viva Florida time capsule
Sarasota County libraries and the Sarasota County Historical Commission want to know what you think life will be like in Sarasota County in the year 2071. Some of the most creative visions will be included in a time capsule that will be buried Dec. 14 at a site near the Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
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