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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25 Year Celebration Special Events This fall, join us for a 10-week celebration honoring 25 years of Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. From guided nature walks to interactive programs, each event highlights the beauty, history and conservation successes...
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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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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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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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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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