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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For 25 years, Sarasota County has been acquiring environmentally sensitive lands for conservation. Citizens have repeatedly agreed that this is so important that they have voted YES in referendums to tax themselves to keep this program going strong. Sarasota County’s Environmentally...
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On 2 April 2025 Sarasota County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, celebrating the restoration of the historic Keith Farmhouse. Thanks to grants from Florida's Division of Historic Resources and $428,000 raised by Friends...
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SARASOTA COUNTY– With the help of a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), projects at Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach and North Jetty Park have removed 30 invasive plants and replaced them with native plants.The project...
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The Florida Recreation and Parks Association recognizes one individual each year within the state with the FRPA Volunteer Services Individual Award. Friends of Sarasota County Parks volunteers have been chosen for this award 3 out of the last 5 years....
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Russell Johnson has retired after 20+ years of volunteering and serving on our Board.We will miss him.
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The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation has granted $50,000 to the Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) to fund Educational Outreach Gardens (EOG) at Twin Lakes Park on 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota County, Florida. As a chapter of...
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SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) received two awards from the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) in recognition of innovative programming and volunteer contributions. Terry Redman receives award The FRPA Voluntary Service Individual Award was awarded to...
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Join Friends of the Sarasota County Parks as they participate in The Centennial celebration kick off on January 9, 2021, at Phillippi Estate Park. It will be an exciting free family-friendly event, with a daylong schedule of food and entertainment....
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