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From the Sheriff: Sarasota County Animal Services is urgently seeking adoptive families for the dozens of dogs that have filled shelter kennels while they await forever homes. The number of adoptable dogs coming into the shelter is far outpacing the number of dogs being adopted. Animal Services has contacted other shelters and rescues to try to alleviate the overcrowding, but the other facilities are full themselves or recently took in animals from nearby natural disasters. Last weekend’s Adopt-a-thon placed 12 dogs with loving owners, but their adoptions did not free up enough space for additional incoming animals. Sarasota County Animal Services is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is located at 8451 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. Call (941) 861-9500 for more information or visit  www.SarasotaSheriff.org  and under “Public Interest” click Animal Services. The page includes a link to view some of the animals that are available for adoption.

New Express bus service between North Port andSarasota  Beat the high gas prices and commute to work on SCAT's new Express bus service between North Port and downtown Sarasota. Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will  debut its new Express bus service on Monday, April 25 .    With local gas prices nearing $4 per gallon, SCAT's new Express service will provide commuters between North Port and downtown Sarasota with an affordable transportation option. For just $2.50 one way or $5 round trip, a rider can make the 70-minute, one-way trip with limited stops between North Port and Sarasota.  ( MORE ) Animal Services Spring Adopt-a-thon Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services will hold its spring Adopt-a-thon this Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.    Animal Services is located at 8451 Bee Ridge Road, east of I-75 across from Rothenbach Park.    During the event, animal lovers can meet dogs, cats, puppies and kittens t...