The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

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 sets up storm debris hotline Garbage collection has resumed for unincorporated Sarasota County, and the county's landfill is open for trash and yard waste. County seeks feedback during workshops on Unified Development Code Sarasota County is creating a Unified Development Code that updates and brings together the land development and zoning regulations, which control the development of all properties in the unincorporated area of the county. Special election to be held for State House District 72 seat A special election will be held for the State House of Representatives District 72 seat to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Alex Miller for the remainder of the term.  County continues with recovery efforts Sa...

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 .  Marker dedication for Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain and Luke Wood Park The Sarasota County Historical Commission invites you to the dedication of the Luke Wood Park and Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain Historical Marker  at  4 p.m. on  Saturday, Dec. 5 . Two public meetings planned for Parks Master Plan discussion Community members are invited to share their thoughts on the future of Sarasota County's parks, preserves and reserves at two upcoming public workshops. SCAT seeks feedback at two open houses Sarasota County Area Transit will host two open house-style workshops to hear input from the public as part of the department's ongoing comprehensive  operations analysis.  Six libraries closing  Dec. 11  for staff development Six Sarasota County pu...

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 .  Mosquito Management celebrates 75 years of service with an open house Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services is celebrating 75 years of service by hosting a community open house on  Saturday, Nov. 7 , from 10 a.m.to   2 p.m. Sarasota County libraries announce 'One Book' program for 2016 Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announce the return of the popular "One Book" program for 2016, focusing on the works of John D. MacDonald, in commemoration of his 100th birthday. New SCAT routes, changes to begin  Nov. 14 Several route changes and new services for Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will become effective  Nov. 14 . Discover the world through GIS at Gulf Gate Library See the world in a whole new way as Sarasota County hosts GIS Day from ...

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 .  Supervisor of elections offers early voting for Venice, Longboat Key Early voting for the  Nov. 3, 2015  City of Venice General and Town of Longboat Key Bond Referendum elections will begin on  Monday, Oct. 26 , and continue through  Friday, Oct. 30 . Sounds of Soul brings Motown to Venice Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond as an exciting, high energy group unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul at the Venice Community Center. Get creative with 'Artists in the Libraries' series The "Artists in the Libraries" series, now ongoing at eight Sarasota County Library System locations, offers visitors a chance to experience a free studio art session with a trained teaching artist. Sustainable Communities Workshop Early Registration...

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 .  Gulf Gate Public Library LEED Certification Reception and Tour Gulf Gate Public Library recently earned LEED Silver certification, which recognizes the application of best-in-class building strategies and practices for improved environmental and human health.  Mobile health screening services at 10 locations during October The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County's (DOH-Sarasota) Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) staff will provide free and low-cost public health services at 10 sites around the county during October. Public invited to attend logic and accuracy testing for voting equipment Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent invites the public to observe the logic and accuracy testing of the county's voting and tabulating equipment to be used in th...