Deepwater Horizon
Oil Spill
Sarasota County has had no impact from the Deep Horizon oil rig
spill. The county continues to monitor developments related to the
spill. The primary agencies responsible for responding to the spill and
directing cleanup operations are the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard and BP. To report oil spotted in water
or on shoreline call 1-866-448-5816.
Updates, local resources, community partners and volunteer information
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Sarasota County extends financial
assistance to TV company |
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Volunteers needed for Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 25 |
 Sarasota County commissioners have approved the allocation of
$650,000 in economic development incentive funding to assist in
bringing a new television production company to Sarasota County.
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 Sarasota County is seeking sponsors
and volunteers to help clean coastal and other areas during the
2010 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday,
Sept. 25, at sites throughout Sarasota County.
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Free
HIV testing offered as part of HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
Campaign |
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Open
house meetings on new floodplain management plan, flood
mitigation grants scheduled |
 HIV infection and AIDS is graying
with people now living 25-30 years after contracting the virus.
"Those over age 50 may be dating for the first time (as a result
of being widowed or divorced) after years in a monogamous
relationship."
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 Officials from Sarasota County
Environmental Services, the city of Sarasota, the Town of
Longboat Key and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
are inviting ...
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 25 at Indian Mound
Park |
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Getting a flu shot is your
best defense against several flu viruses |
 Residents
and visitors are invited to join staff from Sarasota County
Natural Resources and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation to
celebrate the 17th Annual National Public Lands Day by
volunteering to help improve Indian Mound Park.
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 Along
with the approaching fall and winter seasons comes an expected
increase in seasonal flu viruses. "Having a bout with the flu
can interrupt your life for three-to-five days, preventing you
from working and caring for loved ones, and may even require
hospitalization,"
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Sarasota County stresses
preparedness during September |
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County
announces next meeting on Fruitville Road development planning |
 While
attention may be focused on the Atlantic Basin and the 2010
hurricane season, Sarasota County Emergency Management officials
stress the importance of being prepared for hazards from natural ...
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 A
fourth meeting to discuss a planning effort on Fruitville Road
will be an opportunity for neighboring residents and interested
citizens to offer input and comments in an open forum.
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Mobile
health services at 15 county sites in September
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Program offers homeowners rebates for energy saving improvements |
 The
Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile
Medical Unit staff will travel to 15 sites and participate in
two back-to-school events in Sarasota County during ...
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 Homeowners
can get rebates and low-interest loans to upgrade their
properties with energy saving technologies under a new Get
Energy Smart Retrofit rebate program. The program is being
offered by Sarasota County ...
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