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 .    Volunteer for National Public Lands Day  Sept. 27   SATURDAY :  Sarasota County will host a volunteer event from  9 a.m. to noon  at Arlington Park in Sarasota Wallenda to help commemorate new marker honoring bayfront's history High-wire daredevil and Sarasota native Nik Wallenda will help the county's Historical Commission honor the rich history of the Sarasota Bayfront with a new historical marker  Voter registration deadline nears for Nov. 4  General Election Sarasota County residents must be registered to vote by  Monday, Oct. 6  to be eligible to vote in the General Election on  Nov. 4 . Take a 'Magical Mystery Tour' Discover the hidden gems of Sarasota County as you enjoy a guided tour on an open-air trolley pai...

June 6, 2013 Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Join World Oceans Day Family Festival SATURDAY : J oin the fun during the  World Oceans Day Family Festival  from  10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 , at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. This year's event will feature games and crafts focused on "green" sustainable practices, marine science and conservation by Mote and other local organizations. Help us be an All-America City again! We need  your energy and enthusiasm  for a community showcase and rally to send the Sarasota County delegation to the All-America City Awards in Denver. In April, the county was named one of 20 finalists for the award, which is part of a nationwide contest to recognize communities demonstrating innovation, civic engagement and cr...