September 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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Today’s the Day
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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Our Biggest Fundraiser: Giving Challenge May 1-2
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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FOSCP: 15 Years of Accomplishments
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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Wednesday’s Phillippi Farmhouse Market is back!
Greetings! The Phillippi Farmhouse Market re-opens for its 9th season on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4! Sarasota's only mid-week Farmers Market is open every Wednesday, October through the month of April from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and it's FREE with ample parking. The...
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A Celebration of Lifelong Well-Being!
FOSCP is excited to participate in the upcoming Age-Friendly Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sarasota Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL). Inspired by the Age-Friendly Sarasota initiative and presented by The Patterson...
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National Estuary Program seeks you
View this email in your browser National Estuaries Week 2017: Two Days to Celebrate Since 1988, National Estuaries Week has celebrated the many ways we all benefit from healthy and thriving coastal ecosystems. Join SBEP and partners Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department and Tampa Bay Estuary...
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Phillippi Farmhouse Returns in October!
Coming Back in October Phillippi Farmhouse Market! . Look for our October issue as Philippi Farmhouse Market opens for it's 9th season. October through April Volunteer! Become a Sarasota County volunteer! Meaningful opportunities and flexible hours available for people of all...
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September Nature Events in our Parks
National Public Lands Day is Sept. 30 - calling all Volunteers! A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. WEB SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION! The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources portion of the Sarasota County web site...
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2017 International Coastal Cleanup – Volunteer!
To register to volunteer for this event, go to the Sarasota County Volunteer Page.
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