New Park Site, Change in Polling Places - County Updates

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Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback relating to this newsletter, contact us atcommunications@scgov.net. 
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources would like you to share your thoughts and ideas at a community workshop on the future neighborhood park.
Sarasota County has hired Christopher J. Louria to become director of the Human Resources Department.
Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent announces changes in polling locations effective Aug. 30.
Sarasota County will host the 20th annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference on Oct. 13-15 at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice.
Sarasota County's department of health and numerous partners have joined in promoting breastfeeding during August.
Save the date: Sarasota County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th annual plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
 
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