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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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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2017 International Coastal Cleanup – Volunteer!
To register to volunteer for this event, go to the Sarasota County Volunteer Page.
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VENICE ROCKS THE DOWNTOWN VENICE FARMERS MARKET!
Please plan to join us this Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9 to 11 AM at the Venice Farmers Market in the 200 Block of Tampa Avenue W., for a FREE ROCK PAINTING event for children of all ages...
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Gardening for Single Parents and Kids
I started gardening for my health several years ago. It was a solitary exercise that provided huge health benefits for me. It didn’t occur to me to ever include my children until one day they kept talking about how bored...
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Slither, Hiss, FUNgus, Play!
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Get Your Play On in July! Play is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has the best places to play! We're...
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Shade is Good has Mission Ignition
Over two years ago, The Patterson Foundation invited the Friends of Sarasota County Parks to an information session about how to enhance the financial sustainability of our organization to achieve greater social impact. Huh? Exactly … the invitation came from...
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Strolling into May: Springtime Fun in Sarasota’s Parks
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Update: The May 26th stroll at Shamrock Park has been cancelled. Take a Woodland Stroll on the Pocono Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist, Jeff Weber, as he leads you on a...
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Volunteers up close: Chuck Butterfield
Chuck Butterfield has been officially retired for going on 19 years now, but for the vast majority of that time it has been pretty hard to tell. To put it another way, on a continuum of life's golden years there...
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