The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

Dear Lake, 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 .  IRMA STORM RECOVERY UPDATES Close to 100,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris have been cleared from the roadways in Sarasota County during the past 30 days. The debris contractors, including the drivers, machine operators, debris monitors and support staff are working seven days a week, often from sunrise to sunset, to help Sarasota County clear the vegetative storm debris.   Cleanup of the vegetative storm debris for Hurricane Irma continues to make progress Contractors entered four new zones this past week. Citizens can track the progress of vegetative storm debris collection in Sarasota County through the  Debris Pick-Up Status Map . The map is updated daily based on collection progress and scheduled start dates are subject t...

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 to host public meetings for updated fire assessment methodology Sarasota County will host a series of meetings to present proposed updates to its fire assessments, which are  charges imposed against real property to fund the fire services provided to citizens. Health in Motion services offered in August Sarasota County's Department of Health will provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness during August.  Register now for 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on  Nov. 30 , a day-long event that showcases steps to building healthy, resilient, thriving communities.  Learn how to protect coun...

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 earns Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award Sarasota County has earned the Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award for the 14th year, a designation that recognizes exemplary performance by certified communities in creating clean, green and beautiful communities. Palmer Boulevard closed to traffic Feb. 6 A section of Palmer Boulevard between Iona Road and just to the east of Talon Lane/Gerry Road will be closed to traffic until  March 20 . Supervisor of elections reminds public of  Monday  voter registration deadline for  March 14  elections Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner reminds residents of the City of North Port, City of Sarasota, and Town of Longboat Key to register to vote by  Feb. 13 ...

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 .  Halloween safety tips for families As children get caught up in the excitement of Halloween, they can sometimes forget to be careful, leaving them more prone to accidents and injuries. The Sarasota County Fire Department offers tips for keeping kids safe this Halloween. Sheriff's office hosts communications job fair The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will host a job fair to recruit communications operators (9-1-1) for the Emergency Operations Bureau. The job fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , at the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center, located at 6050 Porter Way, Sarasota. County to host workshop on I-75 overpass Sarasota County will hold a public workshop on the proposed Interstate 75 overpass connecting the ...