Bacteria in water? Paddleboard input wanted, more...
Dear Lake Sarasota, 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. Health officials urge awareness of potential bacteria in coastal waters T he Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County urges area residents and visitors with certain health conditions to avoid eating raw oysters and exposing open wounds to seawater and estuarine water, which may harbor bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. County seeks input on stand-up paddleboards Sarasota County wants your input on a proposal to allow the rental and use of stand - up paddleboards at county-owned beaches. Come to one of two open house-style meetings that will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 . Update shots now before school begi...