The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

Lake Sarasota - come out for the July 4 Picnic at Hina Park - where Palau meets Hina Dr. FREE hot dogs and hamburgers on America's Birthday! What could be better than that? Good neighbors. We still have plates and napkins and utensils and condiments left over from Fall Fest. If any of you want to bring a cooler and some drinks, that could round it out. No need for sign-up or anything. 4 - 9 pm

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 pubcom @scgov.net.     SCAT is on Facebook Visit and like the page now to stay on top of new service announcements. Holiday closings for Independence Day Most Sarasota County Government offices, including the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, will be closed  Friday, July 4 , in observance of Independence Day..   County seeks public input on master plan for solid waste Sarasota County is hosting three upcoming public workshops at multiple locations seeking input from area residents and business owners about the county's future solid waste master plan.   Stay safe with holiday fireworks Every year people are taken to hospital emergency rooms in the United States because of injuries from fireworks. What's the best way to stay safe and enj...

June 27, 2013 Greetings! Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communityconnections@scgov. net.     Celebrate the new Culverhouse Nature Park this weekend SATURDAY :  Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association will host an open house celebration from  10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29 , at the new Culverhouse Nature Park, 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota.  Independence Day office closings Most Sarasota County government offices, libraries, recreation centers and transit services will be closed  Thursday, July 4 , to observe the national Independence Day holiday. Commissioner Christine Robinson is now on Facebook If you'd like to get regular updates f...