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 .  County earns 27th Distinguished Budget Award Sarasota County recently earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Sarasota County Fire Chief issues recreational burn ban Sarasota County has a countywide recreational burn ban effective immediately due to the dry weather conditions and an increased chance of wildfires.  Arbor Day event to celebrate our coastal trees Come celebrate Arbor Day by learning all about our community's coastal trees on  Saturday, April 29 , at Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood. Sarasota County to host third annual Seagrass Survey  April 29 Sarasota County, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and local partners invite the public to attend the third ann...

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 has your ticket to ride  April 25 FRIDAY :  Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) is holding its annual "Try Transit Day"  Friday, April 25  , from  11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. The event, which will feature prizes, giveaways, a food truck and special exhibits, is free and open to the public.  As part of the celebration, all day  April 25 , SCAT will waive all fares for the fixed-route service.  All riders on fixed routes, including the Express routes, ride free . Play free  on Friday  at Payne Park FRIDAY :  Sarasota County is hosting a "Free Play Day" at Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota on Friday, April 25.  From  7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  all 12 clay courts, ba...

Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Emergency Services Awards ceremony TODAY:  Citizens and Emergency Services personnel will be honored at an awards ceremony from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Commission Chamber at the Sarasota County Administration Center. Try transit and commuter services TODAY:  Sarasota County Area Transit and the Commuter Services program of the Florida Department of Transportation are holding a joint celebration of Try Transit Day and Commuter Services Day.  Arbor Day takes root April 27 and 30 THIS WEEKEND:  Celebrate Arbor Day 2013 with two educational events April 27 and April 30. Both classes will be at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.  Clerk releases first 'IMPACT Report' The Clerk of th...

April 18, 2013 Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  Contact us if you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Wow, lots going on this weekend! Check out everything that's taking place Saturday.   'Big Truck Day' They rumble, they roar, they roll - and they are big! Sarasota County will host the "17th Annual Big Truck Day" 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota. Trail Safety Day Join the open house celebration and Trail Safety Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at the new Osprey Junction Trailhead, 939 East Bay St., Osprey.   Kensington Park community cleanup   Sarasota County will hold its annual free community cleanup in the Kensington Park area from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Dumpsters will be provided at three locations for residents. K-9 Search and Rescue Sarasota K-9 Searc...