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 .  Sarasota County named 'Tree City USA' for 25th year Sarasota County was recently named a "Tree City USA" community for the 25th consecutive year by the Arbor Day Foundation, an achievement that demonstrates the county's continued commitment to positive environmental stewardship. Fertilizer restricted season kicks off June 1 Sarasota County reminds residents to "Be Floridian" and refrain from applying fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 to  Sept. 30 . Registration for Kids' Summer Beach Runs starts June 1 Parents who are looking for healthy activities will appreciate the Kids' Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, and New Balance Sarasota. 'Bike Rodeo' at Sh...

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  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Follow us on Twitter! Sarasota County has expanded its presence into social media with an updated Twitter site. Follow us now for up-to-the-minute updates. Holiday Arts and Crafts Show returns to Englewood Sports Complex     SATURDAY :  The Arts and Crafts Show will be held on  Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  at Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Road, Englewood. Join the Sandy Claws Beach Run   The Sarasota County Parks and Recreation sponsored 37th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run is scheduled for  Saturday, Dec. 14 , at Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota.    Homeless expert submits local gap analysis    After listening to area officials' recommendations and the co...

No-cost assistance for those seeking health insurance begins   As of Tuesday, Oct. 1, local residents may get get live, in-person help with applying for and choosing new coverage options in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Libraries announces 2014 'One Book' One Book One Community is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the announcement of the 2014 One Book at special events in October. And the winning book this year is...    County improves online permitting Local contractors may now apply for building permits through Sarasota County's updated online system. Green Business Partnership adds members   Fifteen new companies have demonstrated their commitment to the environment by joining Sarasota County's Green Business Partnership program.    County gets new community garden   You're invited to a fall festival celebrating the grand opening of Sarasota County's newest community garden at Bee Ridge Pa...