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 .  Revised draft flood hazard maps available for review Nearly 15,000 properties have been removed from high-risk zones on the revised draft of Sarasota County's Special Flood Hazard Area maps following a review by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful honors standout volunteers The 27th Annual Keep Sarasota County Beautiful awards were handed out at Robarts Arena  Wednesday  night, honoring 19 individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and energy to making Sarasota County a better place. Ted Sperling Park improvements continue next week  The entrance road and trails at Ted Sperling Nature Center Park at South Lido may be periodically closed or have limited access starting next week as Sarasota County begins the second phase of a...

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 communications@scgov.net .  FEMA Flood Map Modernization process continues with submission of appeals As part of the ongoing FEMA Flood Map Modernization project, Sarasota County and its municipalities are preparing to submit a summary report following a review of the agency's preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps. SOE offers early voting for City of Sarasota second runoff election Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent will offer early voting for the  May 12 City of Sarasota second (runoff) election, beginning Monday, May 4 and continuing through  Saturday, May 9 .    North Port Library to host 'Shark Lady' tribute video presentation  May 13 North Port Public Library will host a special video presentation of a 2013 interview with the late Dr. Eugenie Clark, the famed "Shar...