Sarasota Community Newsletter

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Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at communityconnections@scgov.net.   
SATURDAY: Sarasota County Development Services and Code Enforcement will hold its annual free community cleanup for Nokomis area residences Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SCAT will operate a pilot route from Feb. 1 to May 2 to test rider demand for bus service from the Pinecraft neighborhood to Siesta Key.
Sarasota County libraries and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are offering free assistance with the preparation of 2013 tax returns through April 15. 
Parks and Recreation is accepting vendor applications for the third annual Englewood Community Garage Sale.
Registration ends Monday, Feb. 10, for Sarasota County's popular "Say I Do Again" wedding vow-renewal event at Siesta Beach Feb. 14.
Parks and Recreation will host the inaugural Sarasota County Adult Clay Court Tennis Championships at Payne Park Tennis Center Thursday -Sunday, Feb. 13-16. 
Sarasota County is stepping up to the plate with the Big League Reader Program to encourage youth readership.
Residents are invited to a two-part "Growing Healthy Communities" symposium at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota, on Friday, Feb. 21.
The walks are returning to Siesta and Nokomis beaches.
The pool at 2650 Waldemere St. in Sarasota will close Monday, Feb. 10, for about six months for renovations.
North Sarasota Library is hosting the nationally recognized art exhibit "Kin Killin' Kin" by artist James Pate, Jan. 28 - Feb 22. 
Sarasota County schools with existing edible gardens will soon receive a significant donation of starter plants and seeds.
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