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 .  Walton Ranch ribbon-cutting ceremony set for June 8 The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Walton Ranch site at  10 a.m. , on  Monday, June 8 . 'Escape the Ordinary' 2015 Adult Summer Reading Program An adult summer reading program offered by Sarasota County Libraries will return for its second year beginning June 1. Reading, feeding and lots of fun at county libraries this summer Sarasota County Libraries' summer plans including reading, feeding and lots of fun for all ages. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Master Plan survey closing on  July 5 The community has a chance to guide the future of parks, preserves and recreation services in Sarasota County over the next 20 years by participating in an online survey...

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 communications@scgov.net .  Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time begins this  Sun., March 8 at 2 a.m.   Turn your clocks ahead one hour. Adult Clay Court Tennis Championships return to Payne Park Sarasota County will host the annual Sarasota County Adult  Clay Court Tennis Championships on  March 5-8  at the Payne Park Tennis Center. Spring Arts and Crafts Show returns to Englewood Sports Complex on March 14 Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will host the annual, sold-out Spring Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14 , at the Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S. River Road in Englewood.  CodeRED emergency notification system available for free A free emergency notification service is available to a...

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 offices closed for Thanksgiving Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries, Sarasota County Historical Resources and recreation centers, will be closed  Thursday, Nov. 27 , and  Friday, Nov. 28 , for the Thanksgiving holiday. Solid Waste Collection Schedules for the Thanksgiving Holiday Here are the waste collection schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday for Sarasota County. Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holiday The Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range will be closed to the public  on Thursday  and  Friday, Nov. 27-28 . The range will resume normal operations on Saturday, Nov. 29. Safe turkey cooking tips for the holidays As families prepare Thanksgiving meals, keep...