The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

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...

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 .    Full slate of February events offered by Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is pleased to announce the return of their popular February programs. Whether it's music, nature, athletics or something in between, this full slate of events offers fun for everyone. Fire Fest returns Jan. 31 at Carlton Reserve The public is invited to take part in Fire Fest at Carlton Reserve on Jan. 31, to learn about how prescribed fire is used to manage local native habitats in Sarasota County, how fire benefits many species of plants and animals and how prescribed burns actually protect our communities and property from wildfires. Registration for 26th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games ends Feb. 1 Register  now thro...

The Lake Sarasota Community Group (LSCG), an all-volunteer organization, has scheduled a special meeting in January to plan an event, work on a grant, and organize a community garage sale. The special meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16th at 7 pm in meeting room 105 at Sarasota Alliance Church, 7221 Bee Ridge Road. The meeting will combine three initiatives: An Event, a Grant and a Garage Sale. 1. To plan a community-wide event to be held in February or March. Ideas include a party in Lakeview Park that could include kayaking and paddle-boarding demos, disc golf, and possibly some dog training experts.  2. To brainstorm for a Neighborhood Grant of up to $10,000 to be used for community-building and beautification. Ideas include an ecological walk from Mauna Loa to Lakeview School, with a Community Bulletin board; purchase and plant some additional trees in the Mauna Loa median; consider other events and amenities that would benefit the community. All ideas are we...

Welcome to Sarasota County Community Connections.  If you have questions, ideas for articles, or feedback on the system, contact us at  communityconnections@scgov. net.       And get ready for a new look and a new name.  Beginning  Aug. 29 , this e-newsletter will officially become Sarasota County News and Updates. It will contain the same information about our programs, services and initiatives - all in a fresh format. We look forward to the change, and hope you'll join us! Parks and Recreation joins Facebook The department joins: Sarasota County Government Emergency Management   Commissioner Christine Robinson Libraries UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County To ensure you receive all our updates:   Go to the pages shown above. Hover over the 'Like' button. Click 'Settings.'  Select 'All updates.'  More community news below the line! County neighborhood grant workshops begin in August ...

Public invited to provide input on Florida's Historic Preservation Plan  THURSDAY -- Sarasota County residents are invited to participate in a public input session on a proposed  Statewide Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan  3-5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15  at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. Participants will discuss how the plan can guide efforts to work together to preserve Florida's history and historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.  County to hold neighborhood grant workshops in August SARASOTA --- A series of free grant orientation workshops under the Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant Program will be held August through October at several locations around the county. Residents can learn what improvement projects are eligible for the program and how to apply for a neighborhood grant during the two-hour workshops. Attendance at a workshop is required for grant applicants.  County monitoring seaweed on ...

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...