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 to host public meetings for updated fire assessment methodology Sarasota County will host a series of meetings to present proposed updates to its fire assessments, which are  charges imposed against real property to fund the fire services provided to citizens. Health in Motion services offered in August Sarasota County's Department of Health will provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness during August.  Register now for 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on  Nov. 30 , a day-long event that showcases steps to building healthy, resilient, thriving communities.  Learn how to protect coun...

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 .  Health in Motion services offered in August Sarasota County's Department of Health will provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellness during August.  Register now for 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 12th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on  Nov. 30 , a day-long event that showcases steps to building healthy, resilient, thriving communities.  Osprey Junction Trailhead to close during road construction project Osprey Junction Trailhead is one of multiple access points to The Legacy Trail. The trail will remain open and available to the public for the duration of the road project, which is being constructed by the Palmer Ranch development and...

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 .  Annual Manasota Beach Youth Fall Fishing Tournament returns  Sept. 17 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host the Fifth Annual Youth Fall Fishing Tournament at  8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 , at Manasota Beach in Englewood. The event is for children 14  and younger. Tidy up with the Laurel Community Cleanup Its time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, junk and yard waste. Sarasota County will hold its annual free community cleanup in the Laurel area from  8 a.m. to noon , Saturday, Sept. 17 .  Second annual Free Family 5K Walk/Run Nokomis Beach on  Sept. 24 The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources are hosting th...

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 .  Water stewards wanted for Sarasota County Join a new program offered by Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability and h elp protect and preserve water resources by becoming a water steward.   Mobile health screening services during September The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County's Health In Motion staff will provide free and low-cost public health services during September. Volunteers invited to come celebrate National Public Lands Day on  Sept. 24 On  Saturday, Sept. 24 , Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources staff will host a volunteer event honoring the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day from  9 a.m. to noon  at Pinecraft Park, 1420 Gilbert Ave., Sarasota. Lifeguard hours change for county be...