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 .  State and local health officials promote breastfeeding -August is National Breastfeeding Month Local agencies are working together to promote breastfeeding as a vital health activity for nursing mothers and infants and to recognize breastfeeding friendly agencies in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. Last week to vote for county buildings in People's Choice architecture competition This is the last week to vote for Gulf Gate Public Library and Sarasota County beach pavilions, nominees in the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects People's Choice Competition. Walton Ranch Preserve, Carlton Reserve temporarily closed due to flooding Walton Ranch Preserve in North Port and T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve in Venice are temporarily closed due to flooding, Sarasota...

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 .    Oct. 23 workshop to discuss risk of flooding from rainfall in Sarasota Bay Coastal Watershed  TODAY:  Flooding from excessive rainfall doesn't happen too often, but when it does, it can be just as damaging as storm surge from a hurricane. Certain neighborhoods are more at risk than others. Find our if yours is one of them.  Pickleball court grand opening set for  Oct. 24 FRIDAY :  Sarasota County will host a grand opening celebration for its newly designed outdoor pickleball courts at the Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S. River Road, at  10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 . North Sarasota Library celebrates 10th anniversary SATURDAY :   The library at 2801 Newtown Blvd., will host a community celebration  Saturday, Oct. 25 , in honor of its 10th anniversary....

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 .    Sarasota County Area Transit detour for N. Honore Ave. due to University Town Center Mall opening Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) buses will temporarily detour transit service along North Honore Avenue and will not travel on North Cattlemen Road between DeSoto Road and University Parkway beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, due to the upcoming grand opening of the Mall at University Town Center and anticipated traffic.  SCAT extends hours for bus service to Lakewood Ranch and south routes Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) is adding late evening trips to several bus routes, transit officials announced Thursday. The added service allows passengers late-night access to Lakewood Ranch and for connections to SCAT routes south of University Parkway. Time to enlist in Beginners Boot Camp at ...