Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to explore a wide selection of plants, connect with local experts, and learn practical ways to help their landscapes thrive during the 20th Annual Plant Sale + EdFest. Hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension...
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The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) honored Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) with the 2025 Voluntary Service Group Award in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions. The award was presented to PRNR’s Friends of Lemon Bay Park...
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When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:30 PM Where: Osprey’s Bayview Park, on the bay at the end of Sarasota Crew Way. The Friends of Osprey’s Bayfront Parks will be at the park on Saturday, June 28 from...
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Friends of Carlton Reserve recently helped organize and fund a Cub Crawl, which is an obstacle course for 3 to 9 year olds with 15 stations at which kids mimic movements and habits of selected animal species like a snake...
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Brilliant Harvest, Sarasota's premiere solar energy company, helped us upgrade our water delivery system. Now gardeners have water in early morning, all day, and even in the evening! The new solar panels and Dakota batteries are far more powerful and...
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On January 25, 2025, the 12th Annual Fire Fest blazed through Carlton Reserve, offering a thrilling, hands-on experience that showcased the power and purpose of prescribed burns! As part of Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, Fire Fest gave attendees a first-hand...
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by Ed Reinmuth, of Volunteer Sarasota County Sitting in the shade overlooking her favorite place in all of Sarasota 80-year-old Marcia Freeman patiently recounts how she got from "there" to "here" with the help of broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, beets and...
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