August is here – Parks as fitness portal

  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 is under construction at this time. We apologize if you are experiencing...

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Markets, fish derby, Celery Fields: April

Phillippi Farmhouse Market - 8th Season! Sponsor: Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP)   It's back! Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as local foods and artisan crafts. Experience live music and free parking. Plenty of volunteers...

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January is for Playing in Parks

Start the year off with a meteor shower! Hi thee to Phillippi Farmhouse! Explore the changes of the seasons and experience serendipity with the Friends of Sarasota County Parks! A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Quatranid Meteor Shower...

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September in our Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Demonstration Garden Tours at Shamrock Park Join the master gardener volunteers as they provide free demonstration garden tours and advice on Florida gardening. Meet at the central garden area near the Nature...

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Birding hot spots in Sarasota County – a new booklet from Sarasota Audubon, and a cool video

Birding Hot Spots in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This 2014 edition of Birding Hot Spots in Sarasota and Manatee Counties is available to all our dedicated bird watchers. It can be kept in the car, at home, or used on...

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Trails as Tendrils: FLT Extension could boost business, health, and create a connected network of bikepaths

At the September Friends of Sarasota County Parks board meeting, Mike Gippert and Joel Calabrese of the Friends of the Legacy Trail made a strong presentation. In brief: if Sarasota were to use the existing eight-mile CSX rail right-of-way from the FLT trail head at...

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