Russell Johnson Retirement Sendoff
Russell Johnson has retired after 20+ years of volunteering and serving on our Board.We will miss him.
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Selby Foundation Grants $50,000 to FOSCP for Educational Outreach Gardens at Twin Lakes Park
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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FOSCP participates in Centennial Sarasota County
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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Celebrating 80 with FOSCP Board Member Russell Johnson
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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Couple wins prestigious state award for volunteer efforts to expand Phillippi Farmhouse Market
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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FOSCP 2019 Accomplishments
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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Support local and visit one of our Community Markets
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
Friends of Sarasota County Parks Chapters. Come see, play and enjoy today! Farmers MarketsPhillippi Farmhouse MarketFacebookVenice Farmers MarketFacebookMemorial AreasEnglewood Veterans MemorialNorth JettyPatriots Park Community GardensCulverhouseEnglewoodBee RidgeLaurelNokomisNorth PortParksCarlton ReserveShamrock Park and Nature CenterLemon Bay Park and Environmental CenterNokomis Community ParkPhillippi Estate...
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FOSCP awarded Volunteer Appreciation Certificate from Sarasota County
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 MoreSeptember 2018 Board Meeting News
We 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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