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Land Acquisition and Management Program

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Jun
16

Commission Meeting (Budget)

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
16

Englewood Community Health Action Team (Englewood CHAT)

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jun
16

Summer Learning: Mad Science: What do we know about H2O | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Jun
16

Tobacco Free Partnership of Sarasota County Meeting

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Jun
16

Kids' Summer Beach Runs

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Jun
17

Commission Meeting (Budget)

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
17

Laurel, Osprey, Venice, Nokomis Community Health Action Team (LOVN CHAT)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
17

Health in Motion | North Port Library

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Jun
17

Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Forest Whispers | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jun
17

Kids' Summer Beach Runs

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Jun
18

Community Health Improvement Partnership LC (CHIP) and Quality of Life Coalition Meetings

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jun
18

Community Action Agency Board Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Jun
19

First Evaluation Meeting: 262844MM CEI Services for Transportation and Stormwater

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
20

Florida Cracker Cattle: A Walk Through Time

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jun
22

Commission Meeting (Budget)

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
24

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Selby Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
24

Easy Native Plants for Pollinators and Birds | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
25

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262849FB Engineering Services for Fixed Span Bridge Rehabilitation, Repair, and Inspection

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Jun
25

Summer Learning: Legends of Johnny Appleseed Puppet Show | Gulf Gate Library

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Jun
25

Florida Reflections: America 250: An Opportunity for Civic Renewal | Selby Library

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Jun
26

Butterfly/Native Plant Walk

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jun
27

What's the Buzz with Bees | North Port Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
29

Second Evaluation Meeting: 262844MM CEI Services for Transportation and Stormwater

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jun
30

262865CG Siesta Key Community Master Plan

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
30

Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota | Shannon Staub Library

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Jul
01

First Evaluation Meeting - 262856FB CEI Services for Fruitville Rd. Widening - Debrecen Rd. to Lorraine Rd.

09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Jul
01

Summer Learning UF/IFAS: The Tale of Atala and Coontie | North Port Library

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Jul
02

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Jul
03

Closure - Libraries and History Center

All Day - until Jul, 04
Jul
08

Commission Meeting

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jul
08

Energy Upgrade: 5 Steps to Energy Savings with UF/IFAS | Elsie Quirk Library

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Jul
09

Commission Board Recess

12:00 AM - Aug, 14

Jul
09

UF/IFAS: Color Your Landscape - The Magic of Caladiums | North Port Library

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jul
09

Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Jul
11

America 250 Celebration | Selby Library

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Jul
15

Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota | Gulf Gate Library

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Jul
16

Summer Learning: Giving Tree Drum Circle | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
17

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jul
18

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 19 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jul
20

Florida Folk Music | Elsie Quirk Library

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Jul
22

Superstar Snakes | Elsie Quirk Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
23

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Hawai'i | Elsie Quirk Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
24

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262856FB CEI Services for Fruitville Rd. Widening - Debrecen Rd. to Lorraine Rd.

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Jul
27

First Evaluation Meeting - CI Services for E Manasota Beach Rd Extension

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aug
06

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Aug
07

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
07

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
12

Second Evaluation Meeting - CI Services for E Manasota Beach Rd Extension

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aug
12

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Osprey Library

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Aug
21

Commission Meeting (Budget, if needed)

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
22

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 8 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
25

Commission Meeting

09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Aug
27

Start Eating the “Med Way”: An Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet | Elsie Quirk Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sep
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
04

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
19

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 22 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
01

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Oct
02

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
02

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
10

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
05

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Nov
06

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
06

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
14

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 4 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Dec
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
04

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
12

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Community Invited to Blackburn Point Bridge Public Meeting on Thursday, June 11

Be Ready Together: Prepare now for hurricane season

Hurricane season is almost here, and Sarasota County officials encourage residents, businesses and visitors to take steps now to prepare. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

Sarasota County Libraries Launches 2026 Summer Learning Program with Expanded Reading Challenge

Free Kids’ Summer Beach Runs Kick Off in June at Siesta and North Brohard Beaches

Sarasota County library cardholders can now access ABCmouse from home for free

Sarasota County Earns National Honors for Parks and Recreation Programs

Storm surge poles installed to increase awareness of dangers ahead of hurricane season

Sarasota County has installed two colorful poles on Siesta and Manasota beaches, with a third pole planned for North Jetty Beach this spring.

Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions in Sarasota County

Burn ban lifted, continued caution urged as drought conditions persist

Burn ban lifted, Sarasota County Fire Department urges continued caution as drought conditions persist

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3.

Speakers announced for Sarasota County’s Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness

More information on the speakers can be found at scgov.net/CommunityConversations.

Sarasota County earns Tree City USA recognition

Sarasota County to host Community Conversations event on Hurricane Preparedness

Community members are invited to a free Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness hosted by Sarasota County and partner agencies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

Daylight saving a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries

The Sarasota County Fire Department encourages the community to use the time change on Sunday, March 8 as an opportunity to check and replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Community survey opens to assess housing and community development needs

Residents and community organizations are invited to participate in a housing and community development survey from the Sarasota County Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office (HERO). The survey is available online through March 20, 2026.

Sarasota County Libraries launches “Culture Pass” to enhance access to local arts and culture

Nicole Rissler named assistant county administrator

Sarasota County acquires Nokomis property on Pocono Trail through Land Acquisition and Management Program

Sarasota County acquires property on Winson Avenue through Land Acquisition and Management Program

Walking on sunshine: Sunrise Beach Walks kick off at Siesta and Nokomis beaches
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