The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

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 .  Want to know how you can help during Hermine? Try conserving water and helping to reduce the volume entering our  sewer system. Labor Day reminders: No trash pickup; help keep beaches clean and enjoyable Most Sarasota County Government offices, including the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, will be closed  Monday, Sept. 5 , in observance of Labor Day. Water Stewards wanted for Sarasota County Help protect and preserve water resources by becoming a water steward in Sarasota County, with a new program offered by Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability. North Sarasota Library partners with Peace Corps for reading garden The North Sarasota Public Library has established a new partnership with the Returned Peace Corps Voluntee...

This set of stats was released by the County in connection with the upcoming Neighborhoods Conference. A full list of tours and workshops is here. Click the image to make it larger:

Welcome to Sarasota County's community e-newsletter. If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communications@scgov.net .  New lifeguard hours for Sarasota County beaches starting  Sept. 8 Sarasota County's beach lifeguard operational hours will change starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 , due to the end of summer and the close of Labor  Day weekend. Libraries promote online learning resource 'Learning Express Library' this month Sarasota County Public Libraries will be promoting their Learning Express resources during the month of September. Learning Express Library is an online learning resource for academic and career development designed for both students and adults. Sarasota County Government Labor Day closures Sarasota County government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and Historical Resources will be closed  Monday, Sept. 7 , for the  Labor Day holiday. Mobile hea...

Greetings! Welcome to the Sarasota County Community Connections eNewsletter. We hope you will share this eNewsletter with family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for featured articles, or feedback on the system at email communityconnections@scgov.net .   Top-ranked Siesta Beach expects big crowds for holiday weekend Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, the #1 beach in the country according to Dr. Beach, is expected to be one of the busiest places in the state this weekend. As one of the top attractions in Sarasota County, Siesta Beach draws an estimated 1 million visitors each year.  (READ ON) County government offices close for Labor Day holiday Sarasota County government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and the History Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday.  Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service, including the Longboat Key Trolley, a joint...