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Dear Lake,
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. 
Despite the rain last week that affected operations on multiple days, more than 45,000 cubic yards of vegetative storm debris was collected from Sarasota County roadways. This represents the largest weekly total to date and approximately 18 percent of the total estimated debris in the county. Two trucks can be seen here simultaneously emptying their loads at one of Sarasota County's debris management sites. 
 
Collection of storm debris from Hurricane Irma is more than 60 percent complete
  • More than 60 trucks help clear vegetative storm debris on a daily basis, and operations continue to run seven days a week, weather permitting.
  • Citizens can track the progress of vegetative storm debris collection in Sarasota County through the Debris Pick-Up Status Map. The map is updated daily based on collection progress, and scheduled start dates are subject to change.
  • If your residence is on a private road, and you do not have a formal homeowners association, you will need to complete a Right of Entry Onto Private Property for Debris Removal Disaster Assistance form.
  • Storm debris FAQs can be found here.
  • Questions pertaining to storm debris? Call the Storm Debris Hotline at 855-866-5654.
Other county news:
Sarasota County and the Town of Longboat Key will host a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, for the Bayfront Park improvement project. 
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 5, so it's a great time to take safety precautions that could help protect your loved ones and your homes. 
Sarasota County is creating a Unified Development Code (UDC) that updates and brings together the land development and zoning regulations, which control the development of all properties in the unincorporated area of the county. The Nov. 7 workshop, which will be at 6 p.m. at the Nokomis Community Center Main Hall, 234 Nippino Trail, Nokomis, will primarily focus on the technical standards and the definitions section of the proposed UDC.
Sarasota County, in partnership with the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation, has engaged Craig Fugate, the former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to help facilitate an after-action review of the community's response to Hurricane Irma.
Sarasota County's Sustainable Communities Workshop will bring together individuals, businesses, institutions and government agencies to learn and share community solutions on the environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability. 
Sarasota County Neighborhood Services will conduct a share-shop focused on a pond restoration project in Talon Bay on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the North Port Library. 
Monday, Nov. 6, is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in House District 72 special (Democratic) primary election. 
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