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 hosting third meeting on proposed changes to mowing on residential streets  Sarasota County is proposing changes to the mowing level of service in residential areas within the county's urban service boundary, and is hosting a third public workshop at 5 p.m. , Tuesday, Aug. 9 , at the Nokomis Community Center. Sarasota County earns national procurement award for second year For the second consecutive year, Sarasota County's Procurement department has been honored for "Achievement of Excellence in Procurement" by the National Procurement Institute. Local health officials promote breastfeeding support Sarasota County's...

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.     County bonds earn strong rating The county's bonds have received another favorable mark from Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research, based on an excellent credit profile and "very healthy" financial position. Summer lifeguard hours end beach lifeguards will be on duty from  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  daily on Sarasota County's guarded beaches: Lido Beach, Siesta Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty Beach, Venice Beach and Manasota Beach. Laurel Community Cleanup scheduled Keep your home looking spiffy by taking part in the Laurel Community Cleanup,  8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20 .   Manasota Beach Youth Fall Fishing Tourney set for  Sept. 20 Sarasota County will host its third annual Youth Fall Fishing Tournament, Saturda...

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.     County office closures for Labor Day Sarasota County government offices, including libraries, recreation centers and Historical Resources will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 , for the Labor Day holiday.   Changes to Liberty Pass program on  Sept. 1 Effective  Monday, Sept. 1 , Liberty Pass, which provides unlimited monthly rides on Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), will only be available through participating social service providers. Englewood Pioneer Days third annual Mad Hatter Kids' Fun Run set for  Sept. 1 The run will be held at  8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1 , on Dearborn Street in Englewood. Resident vendors wanted for indoor community yard sale at Laurel Park Registration for Sarasota County's first Indoor Community Yard Sale begins  Tuesday,...

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.     One Night Rodeo back by popular demand SATURDAY :  The local country music sensation, One Night Rodeo, is bringing its full-throttle sounds and high-octane show back to the Venice Community Center on  Saturday, Aug. 23 , at  7:30 p.m. Changes to Liberty Pass program on Sept. 1 Effective  Monday, Sept. 1 , Liberty Pass, which provides unlimited monthly rides on Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), will only be available through participating social service providers. Englewood Pioneer Days third annual Mad Hatter Kids' Fun Run set for Sept. 1 The run will be held at  8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1 , on Dearborn Street in Englewood. Bandana to rock Englewood Sports Complex Join the outdoor Rockin' Tailgate Gate Party with Bandana at the Englewood Sp...