The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

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 .  Registration deadline nears for county's fourth annual Pickleball Slam tournament If you are one of the millions caught up in the pickleball craze, there is still time to enter Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' Fourth Annual Pickleball Slam. Sarasota County celebrates opening of new Emergency Operations Center This two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility contains the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Public Safety Communications Center (PSC) and the Sarasota County Contact Center  (941-861-5000 ). A ribbon-cutting ceremony  Tuesday  honored the completion of the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center. Food Showcase and tour coming to the Sarasota County Fair A tour will be available at  2:30 p.m. on Saturda...

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.     Sarasota County Domestic Partnership Registry becomes effective TODAY:   Sarasota County's Domestic Partnership Registry  will begin accepting registrations Thursday, March 13. Spring Arts and Crafts Show returns SATURDAY :  Sarasota County Parks and Recreation will host the annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show  Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. , at the Englewood Sports Complex. Standard and Poor's upgrades Sarasota County bond rating Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its long-term rating on Sarasota County's limited ad valorem tax bonds from "BBB+" to "A-."   The Great American Cleanup needs you Join forces with friends and neighbors for the 2014 Great American Cleanup,  8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 22 , at sit...

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.     Finally! It's time to spring forward, change smoke alarm and weather batteries SUNDAY :  Daylight Saving Time begins  Sunday, March 9 , which is a great time to check batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios. Construction underway at Health Department crosswalk downtown To enhance the safety of clients, employees  and others who visit the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, (Sarasota County Health Department), construction has begun on a pedestrian crosswalk and ADA access ramp at the School Avenue entrance to the building. 'Tooth Fairy' dental assistants recognized  A dental assistant who dresses up as "The Tooth Fairy" can make a child's first experience of going to the dentist a positive one - even for parents. In rec...

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.     County names acting assistant county administrator Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, was appointed acting assistant county administrator by Sarasota County Administrator Thomas A. Harmer, effective Monday, Feb. 24.  Keep Sarasota County Beautiful earns beautification award Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has received the Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award. The award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in building and sustaining vibrant communities.  Construction/demolition recycling center expands hours The Sarasota County Construction and Demolition Recycling Center in Nokomis is expanding operating hours from  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Saturdays be...

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.     Government offices close for Presidents Day Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed  Monday, Feb. 17 , in observance of Presidents Day.  Be 'Through with Chew'  Feb. 16-22 The Tobacco Free Partnership of Sarasota County and Students Working Against Tobacco want to highlight the dangers associated with smokeless tobacco products and encourage users to quit during "Through with Chew Week,"  Feb. 16-22 . Construction/demolition recycling center expands hours The Sarasota County Construction and Demolition Recycling Center in Nokomis is expanding operating hours from  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Saturdays beginning Feb. 15. Recycling rates are $48 per ton or $16 per cubic yard. The Great American Cleanup needs you Join forces ...

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.   Clerk's business offices closed to the public March 29 FRIDAY:  The Clerk of the Circuit Court's business offices at the Historic Courthouse in Sarasota and R.L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice will be closed to the public on Friday, March 29. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 1. Summer Camp registration begins   MONDAY:  Registration for Sarasota County Parks and Recreation summer camps begins Monday, April 1. Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children entering grades 1 through 10. Join the 2013 Great American Cleanup Keep Sarasota County Beautiful needs volunteers for the 2013 Great American Cleanup April 27.  www.scgov.net wins 'Sunny Award'  Sarasota County's website,  www.scgov.net , has been named on...