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 at communications@scgov.net. 
If you have not yet paid your 2016 property taxes, don't let the Friday, March 31 deadline pass or you will face an additional charge.
Big trucks and two egg hunts are in store for kids at the 21st annual Big Truck Day EGGstravaganza, sponsored by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Venice Library, 260 N. Nokomis Ave., will be closed Friday, April 7, while the City of Venice performs maintenance on the building.
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is taking part in the "Meet Me at the Park" initiative, a national contest that could earn Sarasota County a $20,000 grant to improve local parks.
If you're facing an outstanding overdue fine that's been keeping you away from the library, take advantage of Amnesty Week at any Sarasota County Library by returning those overdue items without penalty.
The Sarasota County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes using a variety of  data tools.
The Sarasota County elections office has begun sending out vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots for the May 9 municipal elections.
The county is seeking the public's input as it creates a Unified Development Code that updates and brings together the land development and zoning regulations, which control the development of all properties in unincorporated Sarasota County.
Summer is right around the corner, and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has plenty of summer camp options this year to keep kids entertained and engaged.
The Sarasota County Department of Health staff will provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness during April. 
 
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