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 communications@scgov.net .  Supervisor of elections offers early voting for Venice, Longboat Key Early voting for the  Nov. 3, 2015  City of Venice General and Town of Longboat Key Bond Referendum elections will begin on  Monday, Oct. 26 , and continue through  Friday, Oct. 30 . Sounds of Soul brings Motown to Venice Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond as an exciting, high energy group unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul at the Venice Community Center. Get creative with 'Artists in the Libraries' series The "Artists in the Libraries" series, now ongoing at eight Sarasota County Library System locations, offers visitors a chance to experience a free studio art session with a trained teaching artist. Sustainable Communities Workshop Early Registration...

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.     One Night Rodeo back by popular demand SATURDAY :  The local country music sensation, One Night Rodeo, is bringing its full-throttle sounds and high-octane show back to the Venice Community Center on  Saturday, Aug. 23 , at  7:30 p.m. Changes to Liberty Pass program on Sept. 1 Effective  Monday, Sept. 1 , Liberty Pass, which provides unlimited monthly rides on Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), will only be available through participating social service providers. Englewood Pioneer Days third annual Mad Hatter Kids' Fun Run set for Sept. 1 The run will be held at  8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1 , on Dearborn Street in Englewood. Bandana to rock Englewood Sports Complex Join the outdoor Rockin' Tailgate Gate Party with Bandana at the Englewood Sp...

Dear Lake, 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.     SCAT is on Facebook Visit and like the page now to stay on top of new service announcements. Holiday closings for Independence Day Most Sarasota County Government offices, including the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, will be closed  Friday, July 4 , in observance of Independence Day..   County seeks public input on master plan for solid waste Sarasota County is hosting three upcoming public workshops at multiple locations seeking input from area residents and business owners about the county's future solid waste master plan.   Stay safe with holiday fireworks Every year people are taken to hospital emergency rooms in the United States because of injuries from fireworks. What's the best way to stay safe and enj...

County to host 'open house' workshop on coastal fringe flood protection TODAY:  Sarasota County staff will host an open house workshop,  5-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 , at the Englewood Sports Complex to present a newly completed study that looks at neighborhood flooding due to excessive rainfall.    New Gulf Gate Library breaks ground FRIDAY :  Sarasota County officials will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gulf Gate Library at its original and future home, 7112 Curtiss Ave., on  Friday, Sept. 6 , at  9 a.m .   Keep Sarasota County Beautiful accepting volunteer award nominations   Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Volunteer Awards, which will be announced at its annual recognition dinner in November.  Payne Park Tennis Center offering sale price on annual pass Sarasota County Parks and Recreation's Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota, is of...

Greetings! Welcome to the new Sarasota County Community Connections. We've changed our look to make things easier for you to find. Please take a look around, then share this with your family, friends and neighbors. Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, or just let us know how you like the new look, at  communityconnections@scgov. net.   Routine maintenance begins on Central County Water Reclamation Facility TODAY:  Sarasota County Utilities will be performing routine maintenance at the Central County Water Reclamation Facility, 7905 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, Sept. 27, 28 and Oct. 1. The maintenance will be done in the early morning when the facility is not at peak operation. It will require use of equipment that could generate additional noise. Sarasota County Utilities apologizes for the inconvenience.    Sarasota County Law Library relocating to Adams Lane facility  TODAY:  The Sarasota Co...