The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  pubcom@scgov.net .    County offices closed for Thanksgiving Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries, Sarasota County Historical Resources and recreation centers, will be closed  Thursday, Nov. 27 , and  Friday, Nov. 28 , for the Thanksgiving holiday. Solid Waste Collection Schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday Here are the waste collection schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday for Sarasota County. Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holiday The Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range will be closed to the public  on Thursday  and  Friday, Nov. 27-28 . The range will resume normal operations on Saturday, Nov. 29. Safe turkey cooking tips for the holidays As families prepare Thanksgiving meals, keep...

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  pubcom@scgov.net .    Two new commissioners sworn in Paul Caragiulo takes over the District 2 seat previously held by Joseph A. Barbetta, who ends eight years of service with the county commission. Alan Maio assumes the District 4 seat that Nora Patterson held for the past 16 years. County extends offer to new director of Sarasota County Area Transit The candidate, Rocky A. Burke, of Lexington, Ky., has more than 15 years of leadership and management experience within the public transit industry. He previously served as the general manager of Lextran in Lexington, where he oversaw a program that included 75 fixed bus routes and 49 contracted para-transit buses, more than 200 employees and an operating budget of $21 million. Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holi...

Last weekend's Neighborhood Yard Sale was a success, said Ellie Himes, one of the Board members of the Lake Sarasota Community Group who worked to organize the sale and produce a list of LS residences that participated in the sale. Himes estimated at least 200 lists of homes were handed out, most to folks coming in from outside the community. Those who signed on for the $2 donation to be on the list of homes can bring or send it to 7108 Java Drive. Thank you!

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  pubcom@scgov.net .    Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Enjoy a run and lots of holiday fun as the 38th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach on  Dec. 13 . The brilliant, white, pure quartz sand is hard-packed, making for fast finish times. Or, set a leisurely pace and take in the tranquil beauty of what's been named one of America's best beaches. Sarasota Chalk Festival at the Venice Airport Sarasota Chalk Festival at the Venice Airport,  Nov. 14-17 , located at 900 Airport Ave, E. Venice, FL Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition Twenty-four Master Sand Sculptors from around the world will compete in the 5 th  annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic presented by Margaritaville ® .  Get 'Down n' Dirty with free Extension series Come experience a fun wa...

We are trying a new system for neighbors to communicate about things relevant to the neighborhood - upcoming events, like the yard sale, crime info, recommendations on plumbers, etc. It's all on Nextdoor, a web-based way to communicate within a community - some other nearby communities have been using it with success. Here's a link - put in your address and join - you might find it to your liking -  https://nextdoor.com/invite/escqmepqmhksayvyjxvm

A re-zoning long sought by the owners of the Bee Ridge Park of Commerce (BRPOC) was approved Tuesday by the Sarasota County Commission. The approval (changing zoning from PCD -> Commercial Neighborhood) was delayed due to complications of road design as well as concerns from nearby neighborhoods about impacts of the development upon traffic, tranquility, and property values. The owner/developer, the Canadian firm TerraCap, entered into discussions with neighborhood representatives that led to a compromise agreement. A voluntary Declaration or Covenant, it limits the kinds of businesses that can operate in the Park of Commerce, and imposes other constraints upon hours of delivery, lighting, noise and signage. Once signed and recorded, it is legally binding upon the developer. The Commission made the rezoning approval contingent upon the signing and recording of the Declaration. A copy of the final document can be downloaded here . In addition, the developer stipulated that no spa...

The Neighborhood Yard Sale is coming Nov. 15th If you wish to be on the map showing your home's location, contact Joanna at 371-1101. $2 donation.