At a celebration for his 80th birthday, Russell Johnson, Board Member of Friends of Sarasota County Parks was honored Dec. 1, 2019, at the Venice train station for his numerous contributions to the Venice Community, including his service to the...
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Fred and Grace Whitehouse, members of the Friends of Sarasota County Parks Board of Directors won the 2019 Florida Recreation and Park Association Voluntary Service Award. They have contributed many hours of tireless volunteer work for the Sarasota County area...
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During calendar 2019, the Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. provided the following support to County Parks, county-sponsored events and local charities: $3,900 to PRNR for mats to ensure safety of foot traffic at Englewood Sports Complex for indoor &...
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Proceeds from the following Community Markets are donated back to the local community. Phillippi Farmhouse Market Phillippi Farmhouse Market is an all-volunteer market managed by a Friends of Sarasota County Parks volunteer. The market of 50+ vendors is on grass,...
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Friends of Sarasota County Parks Chapters. Come see, play and enjoy today! Farmers MarketsPhillippi Farmhouse MarketFacebookAtlanta Braves Farmers MarketFacebookEnglewood Farmers MarketFacebookVenice Farmers MarketFacebookMemorial AreasEnglewood Veterans MemorialNorth JettyPatriots Park Community GardensCulverhouseEnglewoodBee RidgeLaurelNokomisNorth PortParksCarlton ReserveShamrock Park and Nature CenterLemon Bay Park and...
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Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, would like to thank you and your organization for volunteering your time in support of our parks, programs, beach and natural areas during 2019.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that at September's meeting the Friends of Sarasota County Parks' board voted to support five Sarasota County projects! (more…)
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Last Chance to help the Friends through the dollar-for-dollar Matching Funds thru The 2018 Giving Challenge! Type Friends of Sarasota County Parks into the "organizations" window. Add your contribution. All contributions matched from $25 to $100. Here's why. The...
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The Giving Challenge is the BIGGEST FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR CHAPTER, COUNTY PARKS AND FOSCP* BE THE ONE --- Giving Challenge – noon May 1 to noon May 2 After noon on May 1, go to www.GivingPartnerChallenge.org Under "Find an Organization," type in Friends of Sarasota County Parks. On the In...
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Updated September 26, 2017 2001 – 2002 Various groups had formed to assist county staff by performing various services in the parks. These groups were limited in their ability to assist the County and to raise and save money, because...
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